Governor Mangubhai Patel has appealed to initiate water conservation by setting one’s own example. He said that water can be saved on many occasions in daily life. He said that tree plantation is very important for water sufficiency and conservation.
Along with planting saplings, it is also necessary to take care of them till they grow into trees.
Governor Patel was addressing the e-launching programme of Pani App and Jal Shakti Abhiyan by Burhanpur district administration virtually from Raj Bhavan. The Governor digitally dedicated the Pani App.
Governor Mangubhai Patel said that rain water harvesting is a major source of saving water for drinking purpose. Referring to Gujarat, he said that many districts there collect rain water in wells and use it for drinking throughout the year. He said that the speed with which the water problem is increasing must be checked now itself otherwise there will be a serious water crisis in future.
The future generation will have to struggle for water in future. He said that recognizing the danger of water crisis, our visionary Prime Minister Narendra Modi, started Jal Shakti Abhiyan: ‘Catch the Rain’ project on World Water Day last year, which emphasizes that wherever it rains, it must be conserved and we must be committed for the construction of Amrit Sarovar.
The Governor said that the work of water conservation cannot be possible with the efforts of the government alone. To make it a mass movement, everyone’s participation and cooperation is very important. He said that in the coming rainy season, efforts should be made on a large scale to store the rain water in our terrace, mohalla, field and village.
Animal Husbandry and Social Justice Minister Prem Singh Patel said that water is life. Society has to be aware for water conservation. He said that the level of ground water is depleting at a faster rate, if it is not stopped, then the serious problems will arise in front of the future generations. Referring to the Prime Minister’s call to build Amrit Sarovar, he said that along with the government, the society will also have to come forward for the construction of ponds.
Member of Parliament Gyaneshwar Patil hoped for cooperation of the society in water conservation and restoration of water structures. Former Minister Archana Chitnis said that the Pani App is an effective use of technology in water conservation efforts. Referring to the geographical features of Burhanpur, she said that there is huge potential for water sufficiency.
Collector Burhanpur Praveen Singh said that arrangements for monitoring the works being done for water conservation have been made with public participation.
Chief Executive Officer of Zila Panchayat, Rohit Sisodia proposed the vote of thanks.
