Jal Shakti Abhiyan launched in Chandigarh
National Tele24 news
Vinay Kumar
Chandigarh
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 Mr. Manoj Parida,I.A.S,
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 whichmore 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.Worthy Adviser 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. Mr. Mandeep Singh Brar I.A.S,
Deputy Commissioner, Ms. Nazuk Kumar ,IAS ,S.D.M (C), Chd ; Mr. Rubinderjit
Singh Brar , D.S.E,UT, Education Department and Mrs. Anujit Kaur ,D.E.O,
U.T., Edu. Deptt, Mr. Amar Singh, Director General Labour Bureau, Chd and
Mr. 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.
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