1st All India Annual States' Ministers Conference on "Water Vision@2047"
6th January, 2023
Context
The 1st All India Annual States' Ministers Conference on the theme - "Water Vision@2047" began today in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. The two days conference began with the auspicious ‘Jal Kalash’ ceremony by the Chief Guest and Dignitaries.
Highlights of the Conference
PM Modi said in our constitutional system, the subject of water comes under the control of the states and the state’s efforts for water conservation will go a long way in achieving the collective goals of the country.
The Prime Minister informed that the country is constructing 75 Amrit Sarovar in every district wherein 25 thousand Amrit Sarovar have already been built so far.
Prime Minister drew attention to the role of public and social organizations and civil societies and asked for their maximum participation in the campaigns related to water conservation. He said when the public is associated with a campaign, they also get to know the seriousness of the work. Due to this, a sense of ownership also comes in the public towards any scheme or campaign he added.
The Prime Minister gave the example of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan and said, when people joined the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, a consciousness was awakened in the public as well. He proposed that Gram Panchayats should lead the Jal Jeevan Mission, and after the work is completed, they should also certify that sufficient and clean water has been made available.
He also highlighted the ‘Per Drop More Crop’ campaign that began under the Prime Minister Agricultural Irrigation Scheme and informed that more than 70 lakh hectares of land in the country have been brought under micro-irrigation so far.
Throwing light on the need to increase forest cover in the state for water conservation, the Prime Minister called for coordinated efforts by the Ministry of Environment and the Ministry of Water.
In his concluding remark, Prime Minister said by making the Namami Gange Mission a template, other states can also start similar campaigns for the conservation of rivers.
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