Minister Incharge of Public Health Engineering Department, Meghalaya Marcuise N. Marak on Monday launched the ‘Water Guardians: Strengthening Sustainable Communities’ campaign.
It is an initiative under Jal Jeevan Mission that aims at identifying and recognizing villages in Meghalaya who have adopted unique practices or made exemplary efforts towards water conservation and sustainability within their community.
This campaign is a testament to Meghalaya’s unwavering commitment towards fostering a future where water thrives sustainably.
Speaking on the occasion, Marak emphasized the need for concerted efforts towards sustainable water management.
He further added that the campaign is a step in the right direction as it arises from several critical factors that underscores the importance of water conservation and sustainability in the State. The Minister also urged the people to work together towards making Meghalaya a water-secure future.
The campaign embodies the very essence of water conservation and sustainable practices, and aims to honour the spirit of innovation, community engagement, and enduring commitment that village communities have displayed in safeguarding their water resources.
Jal Jeevan Mission extends an invitation to both individuals and communities to become part of this movement aimed at forging a sustainable future. Together, the mission aspires to commemorate the often-overlooked ‘water guardians’ who are effecting transformative changes within communities through their unwavering commitment to water conservation endeavours.
United in purpose, JJM Meghalaya, endeavours to shape a tomorrow where water is held in reverence, safeguarded with diligence, and shared judiciously.
Also present on the occasion were Syed Md. A. Razi, Commissioner & Secretary, PHE Department cum Mission Director, JJM Meghalaya, B.M. Lyndem, Chief Engineer, PHED and other officials