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Water Conservation

India’s Youth Leading the Solution

Without water, everything Water scarcity poses a
is a void. Without water, life significant challenge globally,
is always in crisis. Without and India is no exception. As the
water, the development of an population burgeons, industries
individual as well as the nation expand, and climate change
comes to a standstill. Looking at
takes its toll, the demand for
this future challenge, the youth
of this nation are engaged water is surging exponentially.
in the mission of making the However, amidst this scenario, sustainable water management. Government has started
society aware about water the youth of India has risen Over the past nine years, the various initiatives. Jal Shakti
conservation.
as a powerful force, leading Government has played a Abhiyan (JSA) promotes a
-Prime Minister Narendra Modi the charge in preserving crucial role in organising various comprehensive approach
(in 'Mann ki Baat' address) this precious resource for a awareness campaigns, clean- to water conservation and
sustainable future. up drives, educational programs, management with active
The youth of India have and workshops. These initiatives community participation.
embraced their role in water aim to promote water-saving Through the ‘Catch the Rain’
conservation with unwavering practices and instill a sense of campaign, under JSA, rainwater
enthusiasm and determination. responsibility towards water harvesting has gained
They understand the significance conservation in every stratum of momentum across States. Under
of every drop and actively society. the ‘Mission Amrit Sarovar’, the
generate awareness within The impact of these efforts goal of revitalising 50,000 water
“I firmly believe that platforms their communities. Through is evident as citizens, particularly bodies by August 15, 2023, has
like the Prime Minister's 'Mann their active involvement, they the youth, have responded already been surpassed, thanks
ki Baat' through mediums educate and inspire others to wholeheartedly. They have to the active involvement of
like radio serve not only as adopt water-saving practices come forward with innovative citizens, particularly the youth,
a means of communication start-ups, organisations, who played a crucial role in
and understand the importance
but also as a platform for
of preserving this precious and community-led projects achieving this milestone ahead
the voices and thoughts of
the people of this country resource. focused on water management of schedule. Furthermore, the
and the world. This style of Recognising water as a and rainwater harvesting. Government is also driving
governance by the Prime scarce and valuable resource, These collective endeavours grassroots changes through
Minister not only connects communities from across the reflect the determination and programmes promoting
him with the people but commitment of the youth and behavioural change and citizen
nation have also joined hands
also makes him an effective communities in safeguarding empowerment. Initiatives like
leader with a significant in water conservation initiatives. water resources for present and ‘Per Drop More Crop’ enhance
impact.” They have realised the need
future generations. water efficiency in agriculture,
-Anil Prakash Joshi, to act collectively and have
Environmentalist To harness the collective while Atal Bhujal Yojana fosters
taken proactive steps towards
power of India’s citizens, the community-led groundwater
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