Water conservation shared duty, ideas must translate into action: Union Jal Shakti minister
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Union Jal Shakti Minister C R Patil emphasized the necessity of translating water conservation discussions into practical action during the conclusion of the ninth India International Water Week.
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- Union Jal Shakti Minister C R Patil urged for the practical implementation of technologies and ideas discussed at the ninth India International Water Week to ensure water security.
- The minister highlighted successful Indian government initiatives like the Jal Jeevan Mission, which have improved access to safe drinking water for rural households.
- New agreements between Indian and Dutch institutions were signed to enhance technical cooperation for the Kalpasar water reservoir project in Gujarat.
- The event convened thousands of delegates to focus on climate-resilient water management and sustainability.
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- Future implementation of technical cooperation on the Kalpasar project.
- Progress and impact assessments of ideas discussed during IIWW 2026.
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C R Patil
Union Jal Shakti minister
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“Water security is not merely a government responsibility. It is a shared responsibility of all of us,”
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…the programme -- the importance of public participation in water conservation, ensuring the benefits of science and new technology reach the ground, and strengthening cooperation among countries and institutions. " Water security is not merely a government responsibility. It is a shared responsibility of all of us, " Patil said. He said the experience garnered from initiatives such as the Jal Jeevan Mission, Namami Gange, Swachh Bharat Mission (Rural) and Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari shows that tangible results can be achieved when…
“We should ensure that such a situation does not arise. We have to create awareness and also take concrete action.”
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…and way of life. He cautioned that if people do not become aware of the need to conserve water in time, a situation could arise where water becomes so scarce that people may have to depend on artificial alternatives. " We should ensure that such a situation does not arise. We have to create awareness and also take concrete action. " He also appreciated the participation of youth and their use of technology to address water-related challenges. The ninth India International Water Week, held from September 22 to 25 at Bharat Mandapam, was themed…
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NamedIndia · Netherlands · Central Water Commission · C.R. Patil · Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation · Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee National Institute of Water and Sanitation · Gujarat · Kamal Kishore Soan · Ministry of Jal Shakti · Narendra Modi · National Mission for Clean Ganga · Rajeev Kumar Mital
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