Water is a precious gift of nature and we all have the responsibility to protect it: Chief Minister Shri Vishnudev Sai

Water is a priceless gift of nature, which God has given us for a price, but we have to understand its value. Today the whole world is facing water crisis. Ground water level is falling rapidly in many cities of the country and the world. If we are not alert in time, the water crisis can take a terrible form. We all have to save every drop of water. Water conservation is the responsibility of all of us. Water management is the need of the hour today. We have to pay special attention to water management, conservation as well as promotion of water sources for a better life of the coming generations. Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Dev Sai said this while addressing the 57th annual convention of the Indian Water Works Association.

Chief Minister Shri Sai said that water conservation has become even more important in the context of global climate crisis. He said that Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has taken important steps towards water and environment conservation by launching campaigns like Jal Jeevan Mission, Jal Shakti Abhiyan, Amrit Sarovar, Mission Amrit and Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam for water conservation. Modi ji started the Har Ghar Nal Se Jal Yojana to provide clean drinking water to every household. Our government has provided tap connections to provide clean drinking water in the rural areas of Chhattisgarh, due to which the health level of the people has also improved due to clean water reaching their homes and there has also been a positive change in the standard of living of the villagers. In the program, Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Dev Sai released the souvenir of Indian Water Association.

Addressing the program, Deputy Chief Minister Shri Arun Saw said that engineers and water conservation experts from across the country will have in-depth discussions on the subject of water conservation and will contribute in formulating strategies for water conservation.

It is noteworthy that the theme of this convention being organized for the second time in the capital Raipur from 10 to 12 January under the hosting of Indian Water Association is Water-360 Degree. 400 water experts and experienced engineers of the country are participating in the convention. Incorporation of new technology in water, wastewater treatment and sustainable management will be discussed in the convention.