Namami Devi Narmade’ –Seva Yatra reached village Goyat Nandra late night for its 41st halt. MlA Sanjay Shah handed over Narmada Yatra flag and kalash to former Minister Kamal Patel and district BJP president Amar Singh Patel at Goyat. MlA Ramkishore Dogane was present on the occasion.
Former Minister Kamal Patel said that people of all the sections of the society will have to come forward with self inspiration to save Maa Narmada from extinction and to enrich future of other rivers. He further said that the Narmada flow has lessened because of deforestation on the banks of Narmada. The water level can be increased and environmental conditions can be improved by undertaking plentiful plantation with public participation. He informed the villagers about the scheme of the state government for undertaking fruits plantation.
He administered pledge to the villagers to keep the Narmda water clean and pure. Patel informed that Narmada ghats will be renovated and necessary facilities will be provided for the devotees. He also told the villagers not to dispose off poojan material on the shores of Narmada River.
Sadhvi Pragya Bharti throwing light on the aims of the Narmada Seva Yatra said that the intention of the Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan is to adorn Narmada by offering Green Chunri. On the third day of yatra in Harda district, villagers in large number participated in the yatra and proceeded for village Ajnai, Surajna and Bhamori. Yatra was welcomed by the women from places to places. Sarpanch of the grampanchayat received the kalash and welcomed the yatra. Attractive rangolis were made by the girls to welcome the yatra. Slogans like “Nadi Nahin Yeh Janni Hai, Raksha Humko Karni Hai and Maa Narmada Ka Karein Shringaar, Vrakshya lagayien Chhayadaar” were raised to spread awareness among the people. Yatra was given warm reception at several places by people of various religions. They said that Maa Narmada holds top position in their lives.