Doda (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], November 10 (ANI): Union Joint Secretary, Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region and Central Nodal Officer for Jal Shakti Abhiyan (JSA), ‘Catch the Rain’ (CTR), Angshuman Dey, together with Scientist D, CGWB, Gargee Sharma concluded their two-day go to to district Doda on Thursday.
Jal Shakti Abhiyan is a flagship program of the Government of India targeted on making certain water safety and conservation within the nation.
Based on the survey, 150 districts in India have been declared water-scarce, and Doda district is certainly one of them. This 12 months, the theme of ‘Jal Shakti Abhiyan, Catch the rain’ is ‘Source Sustainability for Drinking Water’.
During their go to, they inspected the Amrit Sarovar, Water Supply Schemes (WSSs), and Forest Nursery at Jungalwar. They additionally interacted with the stakeholders and reviewed the District Water Conservation Plan (DWCP).
In a gathering with District Development Commissioner Doda, Harvinder Singh, and different involved officers, together with Superintendent Engineer Jal Shakhti Department Anil Gupta, the Union Joint Secretary impressed upon them to preserve and enhance the forest cowl for the sustainability of water sources within the district.
He requested the forest officers to survey the precise clean forest space for its afforestation. SE JSD was instructed to add the water testing reviews on the designated portal containing the diploma of security for its consumption.
He requested the JSD to empower Pani Samitis and locals by imparting them primary abilities in water administration. He exhorted for creating spring/ water supply well being playing cards for each supply.
Besides, he reviewed the motion taken on the final assembly instructions and the District Water Conservation Plan (DWCP) and advised synchronized efforts by all of the stakeholders for higher water administration and conservation.
During the inspection of Amrit Sarovar, they had been accompanied by the Superintendent Engineer, Jal Shakti Department, Anil Gupta, and different involved engineers and officers.
Union Joint Secretary, Scientist D, CGWB and members of Jal Shakti Abhiyan, on the second day of their go to to the district, interacted with the PRI members and took stock of their points and issues. They additionally inspected WSS Barshalla (Dashnan) and WSS Bari.
While interacting with the gathering, the Joint Secretary requested the PRIs to plan GPDP, MGNREGA, and different developmental schemes for the creation of infrastructure required for water conservation and rainwater harvesting within the district. He requested them to know the necessity and significance of water conservation and its considered use, safety of water sources, and rainwater harvesting to make sure secure and ample water availability for our future generations.
The JSA program goals to boost consciousness in regards to the significance of water conservation, promote water harvesting, and enhance infrastructure for water storage and distribution.
Union Joint Secretary additionally briefed the officers in regards to the upcoming Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra, scheduled to be launched in UT of J-Ok from November 15, 2023, for which he’s additionally the Central Nodal Officer of district Doda. He exhorted the departments to plan a method for thorough publicity of their schemes and their 100 per centsaturation throughout the district.
It is pertinent to say right here that Sankalp Yatra is a novel initiative of the union authorities to create consciousness and guarantee Jan Bhagidari within the developmental and welfare schemes, moreover saturating all of the centrally sponsored schemes.
During the Yatra, key options of 20 schemes together with Jal Jeevan Mission, Ayushman Bharat Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana, Jan Dhan Yojana, PM Awas Yojana, PM PRANAM Yojana and Urea Subsidy Scheme will probably be showcased.
Besides, vans will journey to rural and concrete areas, disseminating info by audio-visuals.
One of the most important elements of this yatra is that it’s going to not solely disseminate info but additionally accumulate suggestions in regards to the schemes.
During the Yatra, individuals will be capable of share their experiences ‘Kahaani Meri Zubaani’. Prime Minister’s Mann ki Baat will probably be reside telecast by these vans. In addition, a digital query and reply session will probably be held with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
On-the-spot providers corresponding to well being camps, aadhaar enrolment, and My Bharat volunteer enrolment would even be facilitated in the course of the Yatra. Besides, Krishi’s actions like drone demonstrations and interplay with progressive farmers on soil well being playing cards and pure farming may also be the important thing goals of the yatra. (ANI)