Chief Minister Mohan Yadav stated, “Apah Sujira Amrtah Suvarcah Sambhu Mayobhuh,” meaning that water is not only akin to nectar but is also auspicious, pure, and life-giving. He emphasized that water is not merely a resource for survival but represents our eternal cultural ethos. Our scriptures remind us that every drop of water holds life, and every source conceals the promise of tomorrow. Therefore, safeguarding this invaluable heritage at all costs is our duty.
In line with this responsibility, the state has launched the ‘Water Ganga Conservation Campaign’ under the leadership of Chief Minister Dr. Yadav. This campaign prioritizes the construction of new water harvesting structures alongside the renovation of existing ones, thorough cleaning of water sources and distribution systems, and afforestation around these sources. Public awareness initiatives are also underway in rural and urban areas to ensure community participation.
In the rural and urban areas of the Chhindwara district, work began on March 30. Collector Sheelendra Singh visited the Junnardev block and, at Budhwara village, participated in a labor donation drive with local villagers to deepen a pond. The renovation included the removal of silt accumulated in the pond. Additionally, the district’s Jan Abhiyan Parishad branch organized a cleaning drive along the Kanhann Riverbank, during which participants took an oath for water conservation.
Under the Water Ganga Conservation Campaign, the Forest Department is actively cleaning water sources such as ponds, traditional stepwells (baori), and stop dams in the district’s forest areas. This includes deepening and cleaning 67 identified water sources in the Solabaradi and Gadhatal Range forest regions. The department, with the help of local citizens, is removing accumulated waste, dry leaves, silt, and overgrown vegetation from rivers, ponds, and baoris. A large-scale cleaning drive is also underway along the banks of the Amaravati River to ensure optimal water collection during the monsoon season.
