Modi’s water conservation mantra to headmen

SHILLONG: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has shot off letters to headmen, including many in Meghalaya, urging them to improve village environment by collecting and conserving every drop of water.
One of the letters, dated June 8, was handed over to the Sordar by the Mawryngkneng Block Development Officer, R Wahlang. These letters are being discussed in meetings of the Rangbah Shnongs to spread awareness about the importance of conserving water.
Modi in the letter stated that as soon as monsoon comes, it is imperative for everyone to conserve as much rain water as possible.
Modi also asked the stakeholders to construct embankments and check dams along rivers and streams, besides planting trees and building reservoirs to protect and preserve the environment.
Meanwhile, various activities, including plantation in catchment areas, cleaning of water harvesting structures (WHS) and sensitisation programmes besides sharing of the contents of the prime minister’s letter with members of the various Dorbar under Jal Shakti programme with the theme ‘Water is Life’ was undertaken by various Dorbars in collaboration with the office of the BDO, Mawryngkneng C&RD block on Tuesday.