- The initiative aligns with the ongoing ‘Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain’ campaign, reinforcing Modi’s vision of collaborative water management for long-term water security
- The initiative aims to construct approximately 24,800 rainwater harvesting structures across Gujarat
- It is aimed at fulfilling PM’s resolve of making water conservation a national priority
NE ENVIRONMENT BUREAU
GANDHINAGAR, SEPT 5
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to launch the ‘Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari’ initiative in Gujarat’s Surat on Friday, aimed at enhancing community involvement in water conservation.
The initiative aligns with the ongoing ‘Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain’ campaign, reinforcing Modi’s vision of collaborative water management for long-term water security, according to an official statement.
“In furtherance to the PM’s vision of water security, the initiative seeks to conserve water with strong emphasis on community partnership and ownership and is driven by a whole of society and whole of government approach. Building on the success of the Jal Sanchay initiative led by the Government of Gujarat, the Ministry of Jal Shakti, in collaboration with the State Government, is launching the “Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari” initiative in Gujarat. The Government of Gujarat has endeavoured to mobilise citizens, local bodies, industries and other stakeholders to ensure a water secure future,’ the statement added.
Under this programme approximately 24,800 rainwater harvesting structures across the State are being constructed with community partnership. These recharge structures will be instrumental in enhancing rainwater harvesting and ensuring long-term water sustainability.
