CM Mohan Yadav links Ganga Dussehra with India’s growing water conservation movement

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said Ganga Dussehra water conservation efforts must become a people’s movement, describing the festival as a symbol of gratitude towards water and nature.

In a message issued on the occasion of Ganga Dussehra, Dr Yadav said Indian culture regards rivers not merely as water sources but as sacred entities central to life, spirituality and civilisation.

CM praises national water conservation initiatives

The Chief Minister said Prime Minister Narendra Modi transformed water conservation into a national public movement through schemes such as:

• Jal Jeevan Mission
• Namami Gange
• Amrit Sarovar Mission
• Jal Shakti Abhiyan

Dr Yadav said these programmes strengthened India’s water security and encouraged sustainable water management across rural and urban regions.

“Ganga Dussehra is not only a religious festival but also a reminder that water conservation is our collective responsibility,” Dr Yadav said.

He added that initiatives such as rainwater harvesting, sewage treatment projects, groundwater recharge and river rejuvenation have improved water availability in several parts of the country.

Ganga Dussehra water conservation drive gains momentum in Madhya Pradesh

The Chief Minister highlighted Madhya Pradesh’s state-wide Jal Ganga Sanvardhan Abhiyan, which focuses on conserving and reviving traditional water bodies and river systems.

According to the government, the campaign includes:

• Restoration of ponds, wells and stepwells
• Deepening of lakes and reservoirs
• Construction of new water structures
• Maintenance of more than 10,000 check dams and stop dams
• Rainwater harvesting and groundwater recharge projects

Dr Yadav said the campaign has received active support from gram panchayats, urban local bodies, women’s groups and young volunteers.

Water conservation crucial for farming and future growth

Calling Madhya Pradesh an agriculture-driven state, the Chief Minister said water conservation remains essential for farmers’ livelihoods and economic growth.

He warned that irregular rainfall, falling groundwater levels and rising water pollution could deepen future water crises if conservation efforts slow down.

The Chief Minister said programmes such as farm ponds, ridge-to-valley models and micro-irrigation systems have helped improve irrigation access and crop production in drought-prone regions.

CM calls for public participation

Dr Yadav said water conservation must become a long-term social habit rather than a short-term administrative effort.

He added that awareness drives, including “Pani Chaupal” programmes, are educating farmers about low-water crops, drip irrigation and modern agricultural techniques.

“Water is life, and protecting it is our shared duty towards future generations,” he said.

The Chief Minister urged citizens to actively participate in conservation campaigns to help build a clean, prosperous and water-secure Madhya Pradesh.

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