By Our Reporter
SHILLONG, Aug 21: With a vision of empowering communities for water conservation, the PHE department on Monday launched the ‘Water Guardians: Strengthening Sustainable Communities’ campaign under Centre’s flagship programme Jal Jeevan Mission or JJM.
This initiative is aimed at identifying and recognising villages in the state, which have adopted unique practices or made exemplary efforts towards water conservation and sustainability within their community.
PHE Minister Marcuise N Marak, who was the chief guest of the event, launched the campaign in the presence of Commissioner and Secretary, PHE department, and Mission Director of JJM Meghalaya, Syed Md A Razi, who was the guest of honour, Chief Engineer, PHE department, BM Lyndem, and other officials.
The PHE minister emphasised the need for concerted efforts towards sustainable water management and to do everything we can to conserve water and make sure that our water sources are sustainable. He further added that the campaign is a step in the right direction as it arises from several critical factors that underscore 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, a statement issued here said.
“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,” it added.