Save Water, Because Every Drop of Water Contains Life: CM Dr. Yadav

CM Dr. Yadav Cleaned Ghats in Sheetaldas Ki Bagiya
Honoured Sanitation Workers
Appeal to Make Jal Ganga Conservation Campaign a Mass Movement

Bhopal : Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav reached Sheetaldas Ki Bagiya, located in Bhopal city, on Tuesday morning. Chief Minister Dr. Yadav performed service work (shramdaan) under the Jal Ganga Conservation Campaign by cleaning the ghats of the Upper Lake and honored the sanitation workers. The Chief Minister cleaned the ghats. He sat in a cleaning boat, interacted with the sanitation workers, and encouraged them. He also made a heartfelt appeal to citizens to actively participate in water conservation.

Chief Minister Dr. Yadav called upon all citizens to save water in every possible way because every drop of water contains life, it is nectar. Our golden future is contained in every drop of it. Saving water is both our need today and our responsibility for a better tomorrow. Water saved today will ensure a secure future. Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that all possible measures should be taken for water conservation. Saving water is not only the government’s responsibility but that of the entire society, every class, and every individual. If we save water today, only then will our future be better.

Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that the state government is continuously working in a planned manner for the conservation, rejuvenation, and sustainable use of all water sources in the state. The Jal Ganga Conservation Campaign is a concrete step in this direction, under which the restoration and redevelopment of ancient stepwells, wells, ponds, lakes, and other traditional water sources is being undertaken. Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that everyone should contribute to saving water at their own level. He said that “If there is water, there is tomorrow,” — this virtuous thought must exist in the heart of every citizen of the state.

Chief Minister Dr. Yadav, describing sanitation workers as “Sanitation Messengers,” said that cleanliness is not just a formal campaign but should be an integral part of our lifestyle. Where there is cleanliness, there dwells Lakshmi (the goddess of wealth). He urged citizens to make cleanliness of their homes, surroundings, and public places a part of their daily routine. The Chief Minister appealed to all citizens to actively participate in the Jal Ganga Conservation Campaign and give priority to the cleanliness and conservation of water sources.

Inspects Restoration Work of Old Stepwell at Bada Bagh

Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav, after Sheetaldas Ki Bagiya, reached the historic old stepwell located in Bada Bagh and inspected the restoration work being carried out by Bhopal Municipal Corporation under the Jal Ganga Conservation Campaign. On this occasion, he said that the state government is moving forward with the concept of “Development through Heritage” and is giving priority to the conservation of old heritages.

Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that our ancestors had created amazing systems for water conservation. Today, it is necessary that we rejuvenate those historic water sources and preserve them for future generations. He called upon all citizens to participate actively in water conservation.
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that there must be active participation from everyone in the Jal Ganga Conservation Campaign. He directed the concerned officials to complete the restoration work of the stepwell with full quality and within the stipulated time.

During this visit, Lok Sabha MP Mr. Alok Sharma, MLA Mr. Rameshwar Sharma, MLA Mr. Bhagwan Das Sabnani, Mayor Mrs. Malti Rai, Municipal Corporation Chairman Mr. Kishan Suryavanshi, Collector Mr. Kaushalendra Vikram Singh, Municipal Commissioner, other officers, local public representatives, social workers, and a large number of citizens were present.

Old Stepwell of Bada Bagh

Among the water structures located in Zone No. 05, Ward No. 09 of Bhopal Municipal Corporation, the stepwell of Bada Bagh holds significant importance. The stepwell was constructed approximately 200 years ago. The stepwell is three stories high, and its walls, stairs, parapets, and arches are adorned with vine leaf carvings.

The Municipal Commissioner informed that under the Jal Ganga Conservation Campaign, Bhopal Municipal Corporation removed plastic waste, floating materials, and about 40 cubic meters of silt from this stepwell. Harmful weeds on the walls of the stepwell were removed, which has resulted in the inflow capacity of the stepwell reaching 2000 liters per hour. Currently, the water from it is being used for domestic (non-potable) purposes. Repairs of the walls and stairs of the stepwell have been done along with painting, laying of paving stones, and installation of iron grills (fabrication work).