Review meeting of Jal Shakti Abhiyan scheme in Nagaland

October 26, 2021 42 Views No Comment

Over 1300 water bodies identified for rejuvenation

DIMAPUR, OCT 25 (NPN) : Ministry of Jal Shakti’s additional secretary G Asok Kumar, who is also the National Water Mission (NWM) mission director, Monday reviewed the Jal Shakti Abhiyan (JSA) Nagaland in the conference hall of chief secretary, Kohima.

According to a DIPR report, NWM mission director called for mass awareness campaign across the State to disseminate the importance of rain water harvesting and conserving water bodies.

Kumar stated that the Prime Minister launched “Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain” campaign on March 22, 2021, the World Water Day, to nudge stakeholders to create appropriate rainwater harvesting system, suitable to climate and soil conditions with people’s active participation.

He said “Catch the Rain” campaign covers all rural blocks and urban areas of all districts across the country.

Asok requested all concerned departments and local administration to ensure roof top rain water harvesting structures in all government buildings, take up construction of appropriate water harvesting structures, rejuvenation of rivers and streams, small rivulets, revival of wet lands and take steps for removal of encroachments in flood plain areas, water bodies and their channels.

Giving a presentation, the state water resources department stated that under NABARD, the department has taken initiatives for implementing water conservation projects through creation of water bodies and water harvesting structures. The department stated that a total number of 1368 water bodies has been identified across Nagaland for rejuvenation.

A virtual Jal Shakti Kendra has been set up at Wokha district to act as knowledge centre to disseminate various information pertaining to water resources, its judicious use and conservation. The department also informed that the virtual Jal Shakti Kendra in other districts of the state would be set up soon.

In his closing remarks, the chief secretary J Alam, who chaired the meeting, thanked NWM mission director for his interest in the implementation of Jal Shakti Abhiyan in the State. He expressed hope that NWM would come up with schemes and programmes more suitable for a hilly region like Nagaland. The chief secretary also assured that the state departments would address various issues at the earliest and work towards achieving the mission objectives.

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