Early Times Report
UDHAMPUR, Feb 2 : An awareness workshop on the theme "Water Management for Sustainable Development" for celebrating India Water Week 2015- Hamara Jal, Hamara Jeevan, was organized here today. The workshop was jointly organized by Communication and Capacity Development Unit (CCDU) ,Water & Sanitation Support Organization (WSSO), Department of PHE I&FC,J&K, Central Water Commission, District Water Sanitation Mission and Central Ground Water Board under the aegis of Ministry of Water Resources, River Management & Ganga Rejuvenation, Govt of India at Conference hall, DC office, Udhampur and was inaugurated by the chief guest, District Development Commissioner (DDC) Udhampur, Yasha Mudgal . On the occasion, DDC also released a booklet on "India Water Week". Speaking on the occasion, Yasha Mudgal said that the aim of the programme is to create awareness among the general public regarding conservation, preservation and judicious use of water. She further added that the demands are increasing every year for water while resources are becoming more and more limited. That is why it is important to seek out, find and start using all the innovative water conservation solutions and methods that are available today. She further said that such type of workshops play an important role in educating people about the importance and judicious use of water. Dr Narinder Bhatial, Executive Director CCDU stressed that water conservation is very important for our future generation and also highlighted the importance of water hygiene and its advantages in present life. |