Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has said that it is a heartening experience to witness the transformation of Jal Ganga Samvardhan Abhiyan into a mass movement through the conservation and water preservation efforts of Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav and his team. In a message sent on the conclusion of the Abhiyan—powered by the dedication, hard work, and faith of millions in Madhya Pradesh—Prime Minister Modi extended his best wishes to the people of the state, especially the Jaldoots, women from self-help groups, and farmers.
Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav expressed his gratitude to the citizens of Madhya Pradesh for their contributions to the 90-day-long campaign and called the community-driven efforts to save every drop of water historic.
Prime Minister Modi, in his congratulatory message, also extended greetings to Chief Minister Dr. Yadav and the people of the state on the successful conclusion of the Jal Ganga Samvardhan Abhiyan, which had begun on Gudi Padwa (March 30) under his guidance and concluded ceremoniously in Khandwa on Monday. A Watershed Conference was also organized during the event.
CM Dr. Yadav inaugurated and performed Bhoomi-Poojan for development works worth Rs. 1,568 crore, at the concluding event. He also inaugurated 57,207 works in panchayats under the Panchayat and Rural Development Department costing Rs. 578 crore, and 888 water conservation structures across the state under the Watershed Development Component. He also inaugurated four irrigation projects, including the Jawar Micro Irrigation Project in Khandwa, and 74 renovated water structures. The Prime Minister’s message was read out by Shri Prahlad Singh Patel, Minister of Panchayat and Rural Development.