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Key Points

Rajasthan is making remarkable progress in water conservation under Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma's leadership. The state has implemented ambitious programs that are drawing national attention and could serve as a model for other regions. Significant infrastructure projects are underway, including water agreements with neighboring states to address long-standing water scarcity issues. The current administration claims to have achieved more in water conservation in eighteen months than the previous government accomplished in its entire term.

Key Points: Rajasthan Sets New Water Conservation Benchmarks Under Bhajan Lal Sharma

  • Rajasthan implementing Jal Sanchay-Jan Bhagidari program for national water conservation inspiration
  • Government taking strict action against Jal Jeevan Mission irregularities from previous administration
  • State secured Yamuna Water Agreement with Haryana and Ram Jalsetu Link Project with MP
  • Provided 1.3 million new household tap connections in just eighteen months
  • Migrant Rajasthanis joining water conservation movement following PM Modi's call
  • Government spending Rs 13,000 crore on water projects versus previous Rs 4,500 crore
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Rajasthan setting new benchmarks in water conservation: Union Minister Paatil

Union Minister Paatil praises Rajasthan's water conservation efforts, announces crackdown on Jal Jeevan Mission irregularities, and highlights state's path to water self-sufficiency

"We have accomplished more in one and a half years than the previous government could in its full term - Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma"

Jaipur, Oct 11

Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Paatil said that under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, Rajasthan is setting new benchmarks in water conservation and will soon emerge as a national model for water self-sufficiency.

He emphasised that no state understands the importance of water better than Rajasthan, and the ongoing initiatives under the ‘Jal Sanchay–Jan Bhagidari–Jan Andolan’ program will serve as an inspiration for the entire nation.

Addressing the event in Mandrela, Jhunjhunu, Paatil said that unprecedented work is being done in the state to make every drop of rainwater count, while those responsible for irregularities in the Jal Jeevan Mission during the previous government’s tenure “will not be spared.”

Chief Minister Sharma, addressing the gathering, said that responding to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call for public participation in water conservation, migrant Rajasthanis and citizens across the state are coming forward to make Rajasthan water self-reliant.

He urged people to take a pledge to conserve rainwater in every village and every farm for the prosperity of future generations.

Sharma was addressing the ‘Jal Sanchay-Jan Bhagidari-Jan Andolan’ program organised at Mandrela, Jhunjhunu, in the presence of Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Paatil.

He stated that serious irregularities had taken place in the implementation of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) during the previous government’s tenure.

“Our government has taken concrete action against those responsible, and no one involved in the JJM irregularities will be spared,” he said.

The Chief Minister announced that the government is working tirelessly to ensure adequate water availability through projects such as the Ram Jalsetu Link Project and new water conservation initiatives.

He noted that while the previous government made no effort to bring Yamuna water to Shekhawati, the current administration has signed an MoU with the Haryana Government for the Yamuna Water Agreement, and work on its DPR is in progress.

Similarly, an MoU has been signed with the Central government and the Madhya Pradesh government for the Ram Jalsetu Link Project, which will ensure irrigation and drinking water supply in 17 districts of Eastern Rajasthan.

Highlighting achievements, the Chief Minister said, “We have accomplished more in one and a half years than the previous government could in its full term.”

He informed that the government has already spent Rs 13,000 crore on water-related projects compared to Rs 4,500 crore by the previous government. Under the Jal Jeevan Mission, 1.3 million new household tap connections have been provided in just one and a half years, whereas the previous government could provide only 1.75 lakh connections in the same period.

- IANS

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Priya S
Great to see accountability for previous irregularities. Corruption in water projects hits the poorest hardest. The numbers speak for themselves - 13 lakh new connections vs 1.75 lakh earlier. Solid progress! 💧
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Michael C
While the achievements are impressive, I hope this isn't just political rhetoric. Water conservation requires sustained effort beyond election cycles. Let's see if these projects actually reach the grassroots level.
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Shreya B
The Yamuna Water Agreement and Ram Jalsetu Link Project could be game-changers for Eastern Rajasthan! Our farmers have suffered for decades due to water scarcity. Hope this brings relief soon. 🌾
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Aman W
Public participation is key! Every citizen needs to contribute to water conservation. Small efforts like rainwater harvesting in homes can make a big difference. Jai Rajasthan! 💪
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Nisha Z
The comparison of spending - ₹13,000 crore vs ₹4,500 crore - shows serious commitment. But I hope the money is used efficiently and reaches the intended beneficiaries. Transparency is crucial.

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