Union Jal Shakti Minister Patil praised the water conservation works of Chhattisgarh
Second National Conference of State Water Ministers in Udaipur for Water Vision 2047
Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai said that the policy is focused on water conservation and sustainable development
Raipur, 19 February 2025: Union Jal Shakti Minister CR Patil praised the efforts being made with public participation for water conservation in Chhattisgarh at the Conference of State Water Ministers held in Udaipur, Rajasthan. He said that Chhattisgarh is leading in the construction of water structures in the entire country and the state’s innovation models in the field of water conservation are exemplary for other states. He also mentioned that more than 2,29,000 water storage structures have been constructed in Chhattisgarh so far, which is enhancing water resources. Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai has said that it is a matter of pride for us that the work being done by the Chhattisgarh Government for water conservation has been appreciated at the national level. The policy of the Chhattisgarh Government is focused on water conservation and sustainable development. The state government is continuously working to conserve natural resources and ensure water security for future generations. Chhattisgarh was represented in this national level conference by the state’s Deputy Chief Minister Arun Saw and Water Resources Minister Kedar Kashyap. Deputy Chief Minister Arun Saw underlined the schemes being run for water storage in the state, the impact of water structures and the importance of community participation. He said that water conservation in Chhattisgarh is not limited to government efforts only, but it has taken the form of a mass movement, in which active participation of rural and urban citizens has been ensured.
Water Resources Minister Kedar Kashyap in his address elaborated on the targets set for increasing the irrigation capacity of Chhattisgarh and the construction of water storage structures. He said that the state government has given priority to permanent structures, minor irrigation projects for water storage, which has improved the groundwater level and farmers are getting water for irrigation. Union Jal Shakti Minister Patil praised Chhattisgarh’s sustainable water management policy and community participation model and said that this state has emerged as a best practice model for the entire country. He said that Chhattisgarh’s water structures are not just limited to conserving water but they are also strengthening the rural economy, agricultural production and water security. He also said that other states should take inspiration from Chhattisgarh’s water management model and give priority to water conservation in their policies. Patil also mentioned that the Central Government will provide all possible support to further strengthen the efforts being made by the Chhattisgarh Government.
