Union Minister of Environment Mr. Prakash Javdekar today announced
that Government is going to launch “Water Literacy Mission” to ensure
Water Conservation. Speaking on “Water Security, Climate Change and
Sustainable Development” in a seminar at Vibrant Gujarat Global
Investor's Summit at Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar today, he said that
public awareness is most needed for water conservation and for
protection of natural resources. He added that no act or law could
ensure this target if not taken up by people as a mass movement.
He said that rejuvenation of Ganga is a step ahead towards cleanliness
and added that we should emphasize on pollution free rivers in addition
to expand concept of linking of rivers. He advocated linking of
paralleled rivers Godavari and Krishna of South India too.
Mr. Javdekar assured to take decision on schemes regarding providing
water to areas in draught prone areas in which farmers are inspired for
suicide. These schemes will be low-cost, eco friendly and long-termed,
he added.