1st All India Annual State Ministers Conference on Water Vision @ 2047

1st All India Annual State Ministers Conference on Water: Ministers of Water Resources from all states are attending the 1st All India Annual State Ministers’ Conference on Water During 5-6 January, in Bhopal. The Conference is being organised by Jal Shakti Ministry. The theme of this conference is Water Vision @ 2047.

 

Why In News?

 

• The Union Jal Shakti Ministry is organising a national conference on the theme of ‘Water Vision@2047’ in Bhopal during 5-6 January, which brings together key policymakers to discuss “ways to harness water resources for sustainable development.
• Today, The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi addressed the 1st All India Annual State Ministers’ Conference on Water via video message today.

 

What Is The Theme And The Objective Of The Water Conference?

 

• The theme of the conference is ‘Water Vision @ 2047’ and the objective of the forum is to bring together key policymakers for discussions on ways to harness water resources for sustainable development and human development.
• The objective of the 2-day conference is to gather inputs for India@2047 and 5P vision from the different water stakeholders of the states, water being a state subject, and also to improve engagement and partnership with the states and to share the initiatives and schemes of the Ministry of Jal Shakti.

 

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What Is PM Modi’s ‘5P’ Mantra To Ensure Water Security?

 

• While addressing the challenges of water security as part of the India@2047 plan, the Prime Minister has proclaimed the ‘5P’ mantra which includes Political will, Public financing, Partnerships, Public Participation and Persuasion for sustainability.
• India’s water sector will play a significant role in achieving the heights India strives to reach in the next crucial years.

 

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What Did PM Say In His Address To The Conference on Water?

 

• Jal Jeevan Mission Is A Parameter: He said, Jal Jeevan Mission is a major development parameter of a state to provide water to every household.
• States Efforts Matter The Most: In our constitutional system, the subject of water comes under the control of the states and the states efforts for water conservation will go a long way in achieving the collective goals of the country.
• Amrit Sarovar: The country is constructing 75 Amrit Sarovar in every district wherein 25 thousand Amrit Sarovars have already been built so far.
• Public Participation Is The Key: Prime Minister drew attention to the role of public and social organisations and civil societies and asked for their maximum participation in the campaigns related to water conservation. He said when the public is associated with a campaign, they also get to know the seriousness of the work. Due to this, a sense of ownership also comes in the public towards any scheme or campaign he added. For Example:  Swachh Bharat Abhiyan.
• Role Of Gram Panchayats: He proposed that Gram Panchayats should lead the Jal Jeevan Mission, and after the work is completed, they should also certify that sufficient and clean water has been made available.
• Per Drop More Crop: He also highlighted the ‘Per Drop More Crop’ campaign that began under the Prime Minister Agricultural Irrigation Scheme and informed that more than 70 lakh hectares of land in the country have been brought under micro-irrigation so far.
• To Increase Forest Cover: Throwing light on the need to increase forest cover in the state for water conservation, the Prime Minister called for coordinated efforts by the Ministry of Environment and the Ministry of Water. In Namami Gange Mission: Like Namami Gange Mission, other states can also start similar campaigns for the conservation of rivers.

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