Jammu, Feb 8
Additional Chief Secretary (ACS), Jal Shakti, Shaleen Kabra today said that collective efforts and use of technology is crucial in water conservation.
According to an official press release, he was addressing a debate competition on the topic “Water Conservation is primarily the duty of government, not the individual” at Teachers’ Bhawan here. Aimed at creating awareness about importance of water conservation, the Mission Directorate Jal Jeevan Mission of Jal Shakti Department had organised the debate competition .
The event was participated by students from ten schools of Jammu district who spoke for and against the motion.
Speaking on the occasion, ACS outlined the importance of collective efforts of different stakeholders like community, individuals and the most importantly different departments and private institutions like NGOs to make the country water secure by countering the challenges like climate change, contamination etc.
ACS highlighted that the advancements in the technology particularly the spread of internet connectivity and lowering cost of software, hardware and electronic devices has made it possible to bring efficiency in the management of water resources and water supply systems.
Shaleen Kabra appreciated the understanding of students about the importance of water security while complimenting them for sharing their ideas in an articulated way.