Prime Minister Narendra Modi Highlights Water Conservation Achievements and Local Success Stories in Mann Ki Baat
New Delhi, March 29. Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the importance of water conservation during his Mann Ki Baat address on Sunday. He noted that over the past 11 years, approximately 50 lakh water harvesting structures and 70,000 Amrit Sarovars have been constructed across the country. With the onset of summer in many regions, the Prime Minister urged citizens to reaffirm their commitment to saving water and noted that the Jal Sanchay Abhiyan has significantly increased public awareness over the last decade.
As per agency report, the Prime Minister expressed satisfaction with the community-level efforts being made in various villages to tackle water scarcity, such as cleaning old ponds and preparing to harvest rainwater. He mentioned that maintenance and cleaning of the 70,000 Amrit Sarovars have already begun ahead of the upcoming monsoon season. The address highlighted specific inspirational examples from different states, including the village of Vangmun in the Jampui Hills of Tripura. Situated at an altitude of 3,000 feet, the village previously faced severe water shortages, forcing residents to travel long distances for water during summer. To resolve this, the villagers decided to save every drop of rain, leading to the installation of rooftop rainwater harvesting systems in almost every household and transforming the village into a model for conservation.
Another success story shared by the Prime Minister involved the Koriya district of Chhattisgarh, where farmers implemented a simple yet effective model. By creating small recharge ponds and soak pits in their fields, they ensured that rainwater remained on the land and gradually replenished the groundwater. Currently, more than 1,200 farmers in the region have adopted this model, resulting in a significant improvement in the local groundwater level.
In Telangana, the village of Mudhigunta in Mancherial district has also successfully addressed its water problems through collective action. Around 400 families in the village constructed soak pits in their homes, turning water conservation into a mass movement. This initiative has not only improved the groundwater level but has also led to a notable decrease in diseases caused by polluted water. The Prime Minister concluded by reiterating that such community-driven efforts are essential for sustainable water management across the nation.
