Chief Minister Raman Singh has expressed deep concern over depleting ground water levels and has called upon the residents of the State for their active contribution towards dealing with the situation.
The Chief Minister has decided that this year ‘Earth Day’ in Chhattisgarh would be focussed around ground water conservation.
The Earth Day will be observed on April 22 with slogan “Chhattisgarh Ne Thana Hai Sabko Jal Bachana Hai” (Chhattisgarh has decided that all will save water).
Officers informed that for creating a greater awareness towards the ways to save water, a huge cycle rally will be organized.
The Chief Minister has appealed to people including students, journalists, artists, youths, women, various social organizations and public representatives to take part in the rally.
For reviewing the preparation for the programme, Principal Secretary, Housing and Environment Aman Kumar Singh chaired a meeting. Secretary Tourism, Culture and Public Relations Santosh Misra along with Raipur District Collector OP Choudhary and others took part in the meeting.
It was decided that CTB would organize the rally that will begin from Telibandha Pond (Marine Drive).
Chief Minister Raman Singh will flag off the rally in which about 10,000 people are expected to take part. A poster competition will be also organized for students.
After the end of rally, a programme on Earth Day will be organized at Telibandha, officers informed.