Patna: A discussion on Jal-Jeevan-Hariyali was held at the Revenue Survey (Training) Institute in Shastri Nagar, Patna, focusing on identifying public water storage structures such as ponds, ahars and pains and making them encroachment-free.
The event was inaugurated by Jai Singh, Secretary of the Revenue and Land Reforms Department, who underscored the importance of the Jal-Jeevan-Hariyali Campaign and praised the coordinated efforts of 15 departments over the past six years. He noted that all 11 components of the campaign were being reviewed monthly, a step he described as a significant move towards environmental protection.
Arun Kumar Singh, Special Secretary of the department, called for more plantations, modern irrigation systems and protection of water structures from encroachment. Additional Secretary Mahendra Pal added that while progress so far had been satisfactory, stronger efforts were needed across departments to avert a looming water crisis for future generations.
Ram Kumar Poddar, Mission Deputy Director of Jal-Jeevan-Hariyali Abhiyan, highlighted the successes and challenges of the campaign launched on October 2, 2019. He said Bihar’s work in this field had received recognition both nationally and globally, setting an example for environmental protection.
Officials from the Rural Development, Building Construction, Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Panchayati Raj, Minor Water Resources, Urban Development and Housing, Health, Energy, Agriculture, Education, Public Health Engineering, Animal and Fisheries Resources and Information and Public Relations departments presented updates on their ongoing work.
The programme was attended by Director of the Directorate of Land Records and Survey J Priyadarshini and Special Officer Chandrika Atri. It was conducted by Assistant Settlement Officer Pallavi, with the vote of thanks given by Joint Secretary Ajeev Vatsraj.
