Chief Minister of Gujarat Shri Narendrabhai Modi had recently launched a water conservation movement. 51 major check-dams would be constructed through public participation in the dry and barren land of Kutcha-desert. Chief Minister gave a call to replicate the success-saga of Israel for Kutcha.
Convener of water-management committee for Saurashtra and Kutcha regions, Shri Anantbhai Dave has sought approval from State Government to construct 694 small check-dams. Under Sardar Patel Sahbhagi Jal sanchay Yojana 149 big size check-dams are to be constructed on 29 rivers of the district. State Government has earmarked Rs 138.79 crores for the project. Out of that, Chief Minister Kick started the project of 51 big-sized check-dams for 8 Talukas of Kutcha district today. Construction work is likely to be completed between June to Dec-2009, and it will benefit 11500 hectares of land.
From his residence, Chief Minister interacted with the villagers of five villages, villages are -Kera-Bhuj, Moti Rayan- Mandavi, Nundhatad- Abdasa, Chandroda-Anjar, and Chobari- Bhachau had had the privilege to share the glory. He also appealed to de-silt existing check dams' of district, which needs de-silting .It will also augment water storage capacity of check-dams. The de-silted soil can be spread in to farms, as it is highly fertile in quality. He added, “Water is not produced in factories, water is a Prasad from god. We must use it in a judicious and economic manner.”
Mekan-Dada, a renowned saint of Kutcha had predicted that Kutcha would become Kashmir of our state. Water of Narmada, Sindhu and Saraswati would flow from the land of Kutcha. Chief Minister reminded about the dream of Mekan-Dada.
Panchayat Minister Shri Narottambhai Patel outlined the theme of water conservation movement.
Shri Anantbhai Dave, Minister of State Shri Vasanbhai Aahir, M.P.Shri Pushpadan Gadhvi, and MLAs had also taken part from different villages.
Secretary of Water Resource Department Shri N.B.Desai, Principal Secretary –Panchayat Shri Varesh Sinha, and Rural development Commissioner Shri Vipul Mitra remained present during Tele- Conference.
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