Prime Minister Narendra Modi underscored the urgent need for water conservation through the “reduce, reuse, recharge, and recycle” approach to ensure a sustainable water future for India.
Speaking at the launch of the “Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari” initiative in Gujarat, Modi pointed out that India possesses only 4 percent of the world’s freshwater resources. He emphasized the effects of water scarcity and climate change on daily life and called for the adoption of innovative water-saving technologies and practices, such as drip irrigation.
“Water conservation can only be achieved by ending misuse, reducing consumption, reusing water, recharging water sources, and recycling contaminated water,” he stated.
Modi commended state efforts to promote water-efficient crops and urged for a collective national effort in water conservation.
He highlighted successful initiatives like the Jal Jeevan Mission, which has provided piped water to millions of households, and the creation of 60,000 Amrit Sarovars under the Jalshakti Abhiyan. Modi emphasized the importance of public involvement and local initiatives in securing water resources, asserting, “Water conservation is not just a matter of policies but also a social commitment.” He also advocated for the promotion of traditional practices, such as creating ponds near fields and recharging wells, alongside the adoption of new technologies.
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