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- Published: January 5, 2023 10:11
New Delhi: PM Narendra Modi virtually addressed the All India Annual State Ministers’ Conference on Water. As water is a state issue, all states will be deliberating upon the same and developing a vision for 2047 in the two-day conference. The conference features key policymakers discussing “ways to harness water resources for sustainable development”. The conference is being held at the Kushabhau Thakre International Convention Centre in Bhopal.
PM Modi said in our constitutional system, the subject of water comes under the states and states’ efforts for water conservation will help the nation in achieving the collective goals. He added that India has made major strides in water security and is working together to build 75 ‘Amrit Sarovars’ in every district. He informed the conference that 25,000 Amrit Sarovars have been constructed now.
My remarks at All-India Water Conference on the theme ‘Water Vision @ 2047.’ https://t.co/HIV0t1dbgA
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 5, 2023
He emphasised the use of technologies like Geosensing and Geomapping. PM Modi added that Jal Jeevan Mission has become a major development parameter in providing water to every household.
We need to use technologies like Geosensing and Geomapping in the field of water conservation. Industry and agriculture are two sectors where water is required. Jal Jeevan Mission has become a major development parameter to provide water to every household: Prime Minister Modi pic.twitter.com/IlGro17v0S
— ANI (@ANI) January 5, 2023
The conference also has the 5Ps on its agenda. The 5Ps stand for ‘political will, public financing, partnerships, public participation and persuasion’. A Plenary Session will also be conducted to enhance the insights.
