Jal Shakti Abhiyan Launched in Chandigarh

By Samachar Vishesh News

Chandigarh 15^th July:- Jal Shakti Abhiyan, a flagship scheme of govt. of India to conserve water, has been launched in Chandigarh. As a part of the scheme Eco-club Day was celebrated in 114 govt and private schools today. The theme of the celebration was water conservation and tree plantation. More than 20,000 students from all schools took part in various activities. The abhiyan includes water conservation and Rain Water Harvesting, renovation of traditional and other water bodies/tanks, reuse and recharge structures and intensive Afforestation

Manoj Parida, Adviser to the UT Administrator, UT Chandigarh was the Chief Guest at GMSSS, Sector -16, Chandigarh. He flagged off a rally of 500-600 students, based on the theme of water conservation. Under the Jal Shakti Abhiyan Jan Andolan a tree plantation drive was carried out, in which more than 100 students of the school participated.

The students of the school also presented a small skit to save water that was highly applauded by the officers/audience. Adviser Manoj Parida in his speech commended the efforts of the children & staff of GMSSS 16 and motivated the children to contribute to saving water and protecting the environment for future generations through a story that was an effective way of communication. He concluded by saying we enjoy the fruits of the trees planted by our ancestors and now its our turn to pass our heritage to our future generations.

Mandeep Singh Brar Deputy Commissioner, Ms. Nazuk Kuma, S.D.M (C), Chd ; Rubinderjit Singh Brar , D.S.E,UT, Education Department and Mrs. Anujit Kaur ,D.E.O,  U.T., Edu. Deptt,  Amar Singh, Director General Labour Bureau, Chd and C.K Gogoi, Scientist, CGWB, Patna were also present. As a part of the Jal Shakti Abhiyan such activities will continue to enhance people’s participation in the andolan.