“India Water Week” is a key initiative for sharing best practices and
exchanging ideas to identify timely solutions to critical water issues
confronting our world today, says president
The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee addressed the valedictory
function of India Water Week-2016 today (April 8, 2016) at New Delhi.
Speaking on the occasion, the President said that he saw “India Water
Week” itself - as a key initiative for sharing best practices and
exchanging ideas to identify timely solutions to the critical water
issues confronting our world today. It is heartening that there has been
a good response to the exhibition that concurrently been held -
showcasing technologies and solutions for improving efficiencies in
water use. He thanked the Ministry of Water Resources, River Development
& Ganga Rejuvenation for organizing this event – and appreciate the
contribution of partner Ministries of the Central and State
Governments.
The President said that he cannot emphasize enough the value of a
multi-disciplinary approach to water. We must prioritize resilient
eco-systems, modern data management systems and innovations in
technology. Our laws should inculcate a respect for the principle that
water is a common legacy. We must treasure it, utilize it in a manner
that enables us to pass it on - intact if not enhanced to our Generation
Next. Government’s Krishi Sinchayee Yojana, Nirmal Bharat Abhiyan and
Integrated Watershed Management Programme are important programmes to
achieve this objective.
Among the dignitaries present on the occasion were Shri Suresh Prabhu,
Union Minister of Railways; Sushri Uma Bharti Union Minister for Water
Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation; Shri Chaudhary
Birender Singh, Union Minister of Rural Development, Drinking Water
& Sanitation and Panchayati Raj; Smt. Vasundhra Raje, Chief Minister
of Rajasthan and Shri Sanwar Lal Jat, MoS for Water Resources, River
Development and Ganga Rejuvenation.
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AKT/SH/SBP
(Release ID :138703)
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