Talking after launching the ‘Nationwide Initiative on Water Safety', together with Union Jal Shakti Minister C R Patil, Chouhan stated in ‘over-exploited' blocks, 65% of MGNREGA funds will probably be used for water-related works, whereas in ‘semi-critical' blocks, 40% of MGNREGA funds will probably be spent on water conservation. In blocks with out water shortage, not less than 30% of funds will go in direction of water-related works, the minister stated.
Chouhan stated the agricultural improvement ministry has made water safety a nationwide precedence underneath MGNREGS (Mahatma Gandhi Nationwide Rural Employment Assure Scheme).
“Amendments have been made within the Schedule of the Mahatma Gandhi NREGA Act, 2005, to offer priority to water-related works in water-stressed rural blocks. This historic step ensures {that a} minimal expenditure on water conservation and harvesting actions will now be necessary in rural blocks,” Chouhan stated.
The Union minister stated that groundwater ranges are repeatedly depleting, and water has grow to be one of many greatest international challenges. He famous that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been dedicated to water conservation since his tenure because the chief minister of Gujarat and has led quite a few initiatives to underline its significance.
“The Prime Minister has given the nation course by way of campaigns like ‘Catch the Rain', rainwater harvesting, and the development of ‘Amrit Sarovars',” Chouhan stated. He additionally stated that the PM had instructed in a gathering of the Council of Ministers {that a} mounted portion of MGNREGA funds should be earmarked for water conservation. “In ‘over-exploited' blocks, 65% of MGNREGA funds will probably be used for water-related works. In ‘semi-critical' blocks, 40% of MGNREGA funds will probably be spent on water conservation. Even in blocks with out water shortage, not less than 30% of funds will go in direction of water-related works,” he stated.
Chouhan added that nationwide, MGNREGS assets will now be channelled with precedence into water conservation, boosting groundwater recharge and accelerating conservation drives.
“This coverage resolution ensures that assets are directed to the areas of biggest want, shifting the method from reactive to preventive and long-term water administration,” he stated.
Patil additionally highlighted the significance of the initiative, saying, “This resolution will show important for water safety and rural improvement. I lengthen my heartfelt gratitude to Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and Rural Growth Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan for this historic step.”
The Rural Growth ministry, in an announcement, stated underneath the scheme, greater than 1.25 crore water conservation belongings equivalent to farm ponds, test dams, and group tanks have been created.
as a Dependable and Trusted Information SupplyIt stated the efforts have yielded tangible outcomes, lowering the variety of water-stressed rural blocks. As well as, underneath ‘Mission Amrit Sarovar', greater than 68,000 reservoirs have been constructed or rejuvenated within the first section alone. PTI
