Catch the Rain campaign CM launches Jal Shakti Abhiyan
Source: The Sangai Express / DIPR
Imphal, March 29 2022:
Chief Minister N Biren Singh today launched the Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain campaign for Manipur during a simple programme held at the Chief Minister's Secretariat.
At the occasion, N Biren Singh stated that the campaign would be taken up in all districts of the State under the theme "Catch the rain, where it falls, when it falls" .
Continuing 'our elders were more careful about rain water harvesting and water conservation,' he stressed on the need to set up rain water harvesting methods in all Government offices, schools and colleges.
He continued that the harvested water could be stored and treated for future use.
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The Chief Minister also mentioned that water conservation is much related to the Green Manipur Mission of the State Government and as such water conservation work and Green Manipur Mission should be taken up simultaneously.
Expressing concern over the large-scale deforestation in hill areas for poppy plantation, he stated that the State Government had initiated measures to promote tree plantation and conserve forest areas.
He informed that the Water Resources Department would be the Nodal Department for carrying out the campaign.
As a part of the campaign, Jal Shakti Kendra would be set up in all districts of the State and added that the kendras would act as a knowledge centre for disseminating information related to techniques for water conservation.
He further stated that special focus would be made in mapping spring and spring sheds for rejuvenation and management.
He also stressed on the necessity for involvement of Sarpanches, Zila Parishads, Pradhans and ADC Members among others for successful implementation of the campaign.
The Chief Minister further stated that the sensitization process of Kendriya Vidyalayas, Navodaya Sangathan and Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) would be taken up on priority basis to effectively carry out the campaign.
Deputy Commissioners would proactively lead the campaign in their respective districts and progress of works and activities undertaken would be updated regularly, he added.
He also sought support and involvement of Civil Society Organisations and the public towards the campaign so that rain water harvesting and conservation processes could be taken up at the grassroots.
MAHUD, RD & PR and Education Minister Yumnam Khemchand, PWD and Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Govindas Konthoujam, Textiles, Commerce and Industry and Co-operation Minister Nemcha Kipgen, Water Resources and Relief and Disaster Management Minister Awangbow Newmai, Chief Secretary Dr Rajesh Kumar and other high ranking officials of the State Government attended the launching programme among others.
A pledge on water conversation was also administered during the programme.