Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel Praises PM Modi’s Water Conservation Efforts in Surat
Surat (Gujarat) [India], September 6: Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel highlighted the increased water conservation in Gujarat while attending the virtual launch of ‘Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari Yojana’ by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Surat.
CM Patel said that the conservation has increased by 11 lakh cubic metres in Gujarat. He also emphasized the success of PM’s ‘Catch the Rain’ campaign. “Gujarat has benefited from this scheme of the Prime Minister, Jal Sanchay Yojana and Sujalam Sufalam Yojana. The water conservation has increased by 11 lakh cubic metres in Gujarat. PM Modi’s Catch the Rain campaign was successful all over India. Apart from this, rainwater harvesting has also been successful in Gujarat and the country,” CM Patel said.
CM Patel also stated that Vadodara is the first district in the country to do rainwater harvesting in every village. “Vadodara is the first district in the country where rainwater harvesting has been done in every village. Which is the key to Gujarat’s success,” CM Patel said.
Patel also highlighted the PM’s effort to develop the country, leading it to soon become the third-largest economic power in the world. “Prime Minister always thinks ahead of time. He puts his ideas at the forefront for the country. With this vision of his, Gujarat is now taking the country ahead. The country is going to become the 3rd largest economic power in the world. The credit for this goes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi,” he said.
PM Modi launched ‘Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari Initiative’ on Friday. The initiative is launched by the collaboration of Government of Gujarat and the Ministry of Jal Shakti. Under this programme, around 24,800 rainwater harvesting structures are made that will enrich rainwater harvesting and ensure long-term water sustainability across the state.
Speaking about the initiative, PM said that the country with an always visionary and comprehensive approach, needs to stand ahead to find solutions to battle with the water crisis for the whole world. PM Modi further said, “It is said that all the living beings have originated from water and their lives depends on it. That’s why water donation and saving water for other is the biggest form of donation and the same thing was told by Rahim Das also. The country whose thinking and approach was visionary and comprehensive since past times; it needs to stand ahead in the world to find solutions for water crisis.”
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Gujarat CM -: Gujarat CM stands for Gujarat Chief Minister. The Chief Minister is the head of the government in the state of Gujarat, which is a region in India.
Bhupendra Patel -: Bhupendra Patel is the current Chief Minister of Gujarat. He is a political leader responsible for the administration of the state.
PM Modi -: PM Modi refers to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is the head of the government of India. He makes important decisions for the country.
Water Conservation -: Water conservation means saving water and using it wisely so that we don’t run out of it. It is important because water is essential for life.
Surat -: Surat is a city in the state of Gujarat, India. It is known for its diamond and textile industries.
Virtual Launch -: A virtual launch means starting something new using the internet, without being physically present. It is done through video calls or online meetings.
Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari Yojana -: Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari Yojana is a program started by the government to involve people in saving water. ‘Jal Sanchay’ means water conservation, and ‘Jan Bhagidari’ means people’s participation.
11 lakh cubic metres -: 11 lakh cubic metres is a way to measure a large amount of water. One lakh is equal to 100,000, so 11 lakh is 1,100,000 cubic metres.
Catch the Rain campaign -: The ‘Catch the Rain’ campaign is an initiative by the Indian government to encourage people to collect and save rainwater. It helps in increasing water availability.
Vadodara -: Vadodara is another city in Gujarat, India. It is known for its rich history and cultural heritage.
Rainwater Harvesting -: Rainwater harvesting is the process of collecting and storing rainwater for future use. It helps in conserving water and reducing water scarcity.
Global Sustainability -: Global sustainability means taking care of the Earth’s resources so that they last for future generations. It involves practices that do not harm the environment.