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PM Modi Hails Water Conservation Success, Urges Renewed Resolve

Prime Minister Narendra Modi used the 132nd episode of 'Mann Ki Baat' to emphasize the critical need for water conservation as summer begins. He highlighted the success of an eleven-year campaign that has led to the creation of nearly 5 million artificial water harvesting structures and 70,000 water bodies under the 'Amrit Sarovar' initiative. The PM shared specific success stories from villages in Tripura, Chhattisgarh, and Telangana where local initiatives have solved water crises and improved groundwater levels. He expressed satisfaction with grassroots efforts to clean and restore ponds ahead of the monsoon season.

Key Points: PM Modi on Water Conservation Success in Mann Ki Baat

  • 5 million water harvesting structures built
  • 70,000 water bodies created via Amrit Sarovar
  • Success stories from 3 states shared
  • Groundwater levels improving in villages
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"Time to reiterate our resolve to conserve water": PM Modi hails conservation efforts across the nation

PM Modi highlights national water conservation efforts, citing success stories from Tripura, Chhattisgarh, and Telangana in the latest Mann Ki Baat.

"Time to reiterate our resolve to conserve water - PM Narendra Modi"

New Delhi, March 29

With the beginning of summer, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday emphasized the need to "reiterate the resolve" for water conservation across the nation, hailing the impact of several campaigns throughout the years in bringing awareness to the cause.

Addressing the nation in the 132nd episode of 'Mann Ki Baat', PM Modi highlighted that the water conservation campaign, which began eleven years ago, has successfully resulted in improving the water harvesting infrastruction in the nation. "Under this campaign, nearly 5 million artificial water harvesting structures have been built in the country," he said.

A significant focus of this address was the 'Amrit Sarovar' campaign, under which 70,000 water bodies have been created across the nation.

Expressing contentment over the water conservation efforts being made at villages, he said, "In some places, old ponds are being cleaned and restored while in others, efforts are being made to conserve rainwater," further noting that the cleaning of these water bodies has also begun in preparation for the monsoon season.

Highlighting success stories in three states, PM Modi first spoke about Vangmun village in the Jampui Hills of Tripura, located at an altitude of 3000 feet. "This village was facing a severe water crisis. During the summer days, the villagers used to travel long distances for water. Finally, the people of the village decided to conserve every drop of rain. Today, a Rooftop Rainwater Harvesting System has been installed in almost every house in Vangmun village," he said.

Following that, the Prime Minister praised farmers in the Koriya district of Chhattisgarh for their unique initiatives for water conservation. "Farmers here built small recharge ponds and soak pits in their fields, which caused rainwater to stay within the fields and gradually seep into the ground," he stated, noting that over 1,200 farmers have adopted this model, leading to a significant improvement in groundwater levels.

The third example the Prime Minister shared was of Mudhigunta village in the Mancherial district of Telangana, stating, "400 families in the village built soak pits in their homes and turned water conservation into a mass movement. As a result, the village's groundwater level has improved, and diseases caused by polluted water have significantly decreased."

- ANI

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Rohit P
Good to hear about the 5 million structures, but implementation at the ground level is key. In my apartment complex in Bengaluru, we still struggle with water supply. Hope these campaigns translate to better urban water management too.
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Aditya G
The farmers in Koriya are the real heroes! 👏 This is true 'Jal Shakti'. When communities come together, miracles happen. We need to celebrate and replicate these local success stories in every district.
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Sarah B
As someone who has worked with NGOs on water projects, the data on reduced water-borne diseases in Mudhigunta is the most impactful part. Clean water saves lives. More focus should be on health outcomes alongside conservation numbers.
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Manish T
Awareness is the first step. Now we need strict policies against industries and builders who deplete groundwater illegally. Conservation by common people is great, but accountability for big players is missing from the discussion.
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Nisha Z
My grandmother always says "Jal hi jeevan hai". It's heartening to see traditional wisdom combined with modern systems like rooftop harvesting. Every society should have a water committee like these villages. Let's all do our bit!

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