CM launches 'Catch the Rain' campaign
Govt Offices, Schools & Colleges should install water tanks for rainwater conservation: Biren
Source: The Sangai Express / DIPR

Imphal, March 29 2022: Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Tuesday launched the Jal Shakti Abhiyan; Catch The Rain Campaign-2022 for Manipur state in a simple programme held at the Chief Minister's Secretariat.

The campaign is aimed towards intensive water conservation measures in the identified water stressed blocks and districts across the country.

Speaking on the occasion, CM Biren explained 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" and it would be implemented till November 30 .

Observing that our elders were more careful about rain water harvesting and conservation, he stressed 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 use in that particular area.

The CM also mentioned that water conservation is much related to the Green Manipur Mission of the government and would help in maintenance of cleanliness in the state.

Therefore, water conservation work and Green Manipur Mission should be taken up simultaneously, he added.

Expressing remorse over large-scale deforestation for poppy plantation in hill areas, he stated that the state government had started taking up measures for tree plantation to conserve forest areas.

He then informed that the Water Resources Department would be the Nodal Department for carrying out the water conservation campaign.

As a part of the campaign, Jal Shakti Kendra would be set up in all districts of the state and the Kendra would act as knowledge centre for disseminating information related to techniques for water conservation.

The CM further stated that special focus would be given on mapping of springs and springs shed and its rejuvenation and management.

He also noted the necessity for involvement of Sarpanch, Zila Parishad, pradhan and ADC members among others for successful implementation of the Campaign.

Biren then said that the sensitisation process of Kendriya Vidyalaya, Navodaya Sangathan and Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) on the campaign would be taken up on priority basis.

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 in the campaign so that rain water harvesting and conservation processes could be taken up from the grassroots level.

MAHUD, RD & PR and Education minister Yumnam Khemchand; PWD and Youth Affairs and Sports minister Govindas Konthoujam; Textiles, Commerce and Industries 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 launch programme among others.

A pledge on water conversation was also administered during the programme.

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