NewzVille Desk
President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday conferred the 6th National Water Awards at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi, recognising individuals, institutions and states for outstanding contributions to water conservation and management.
A total of 46 awardees across 10 categories were honoured, with the initiative aimed at promoting sustainable water practices aligned with the government’s vision of a ‘Jal Samridh Bharat.’
Speaking on the occasion, the President said that the story of human civilization is the story of groups settling in river valleys, along seashores, and around various water sources. In our tradition, rivers, lakes, and other water sources are revered. In our national song, the first word Bankim Chandra Chatterjee wrote is Sujalam. This means “blessed with abundant water resources.” This fact reflects the priority of water for our country.
The President said that while using water, everyone should remember that we are using a very valuable asset. She underlined that tribal communities treat all natural resources, including water, with great respect.
She stressed that the most efficient use of water resources should be an integral part of the lifestyle of all our citizens. She advised everyone to remain constantly vigilant about water conservation, both individually and collectively.
She said that it is crucial to spread water awareness in our country’s public consciousness. Water can only be harvested and conserved through the power of the people.
The National Water Awards aim to create awareness among the people about the importance of water and motivate them to adopt the best water usage practices.
The Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari (JSJB) initiative has been leading to the emergence of diverse, scalable, and replicable models for artificial groundwater recharge through community participation and convergence of resources.
