As the third phase of Mukhyamantri Jal Swavlamban Abhiyan has kicked off, new targets have been set for water conservation to make Rajasthan self-reliant regarding water needs. While the top priority will be given to water conservation, more steps will be taken to increase groundwater level and to improve surface water flow in the watershed projects.
The ministers introduced the third phase in various districts and urged the public to contribute to the efforts made by the state government in conserving water. Rajasthan Home Minister Gulab Chand Kataria launched the campaign at Sanganer.
During the launch, Mr. Kataria said that Jal Swavlamban Abhiyan has addressed the issue of the water crisis in several areas. The 4-year long program has 4 phases, each year dedicated to one phase. As the program has entered the third phase, the government continues to undertake works for water conservation.
Watershed Management (Image courtesy: Apna Seva Sansthan)
As per the Minister, the third phase of the campaign has been allotted INR 62 Crores, whereby conservation works would be carried out at more than 4,000 water sources across 215 village Panchayat areas.
Meanwhile, Union Minister PP Chaudhary launched the program in Pali and stated that the water campaign had delivered impressive results and has significantly helped in increasing the water table in the state.
Another launch event took place in Pratapgarh district in the presence of District Chief Sarika Meena and District Incharge Secretary MS Kalah. The event was also attended by the District Collector Hemendra Nagar who briefed about the changes and achievements made under the campaign under the two phases of Jal Swavlamban Abhiyan.
