Jal Shakti Minister Swatantra Dev Singh said it is the duty of each citizen of the country to protect and preserve the rivers as these are the lifeline of the human civilisation that nurtures the ecosystem.
“It is our collective responsibility to preserve and protect these vital natural resources. We should acknowledge the contributions of women involved in Ganga cleanliness as they have played a pivotal role in bringing about positive transformations,” he said while addressing people during a felicitation programme here on Friday.
Women working in voluntary organisations for Ganga cleanliness in various districts of the state were honoured during the programme.
Addressing the gathering, the minister highlighted the significant improvement in the condition of all rivers in the country over the past 10 years, particularly under Prime Minister Modi’s leadership.
Singh commended the progress in urban sewage and solid waste management in Uttar Pradesh, saying that small rivers are undergoing revitalisation, thanks to public awareness efforts.
Furthermore, the minister directed officials to set up water chaupals at pump houses in every village, fostering continuous monitoring of the drinking water supply. He commended the officials for their active involvement in the Ganga cleanliness campaign.
He urged officials to engage with rural communities through water chaupals, ensuring constant vigilance over water supply.
In the same programme, officials from various districts of Uttar Pradesh, demonstrating outstanding performance in the National Survey of the Jal Jeevan Mission, were honoured by the minister.