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The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) chairman, Ram Prasat Manohar, announced on Thursday that the 'Jalamitra' project has garnered an impressive response, with over 9,000 registrations within just 30 days.
Addressing a zonal workshop organized as part of the Water Surplus Bengaluru campaign, Manohar highlighted the significance of public participation in government projects. He praised the 'Jalamitras' - water ambassadors - and urged them to contribute towards making Bengaluru a water surplus city by 2026.
The 'Save Water - Grow Bengaluru' campaign, under which registrations for 'Jalamitras' commenced on March 14, aims to raise awareness about water conservation and BWSSB's initiatives for water and sewage management, as well as rainwater harvesting. Manohar stressed the importance of citizens notifying BWSSB about issues such as water wastage and drainage problems.
To further engage 'Jalamitras', sector-wise workshops will be conducted across the city. The focus will be on promoting rainwater harvesting pits, with a target of establishing 1,000 pits. Currently, around 650 recharge pits are already in place. Manohar emphasized the need for spreading awareness about the necessity of these pits for rainwater harvesting.
He emphasized the importance of effective communication between BWSSB and the public, encouraging citizens to report any water supply or drainage issues they encounter. Around 500 'Jalamitras' and Bengaluru South Zone chief engineer Venkatesh attended the workshop.
Understanding the Jalamitra Project
The Bengaluru 'Jalamitra' project, initiated by the BWSSB, aims to advocate for water conservation and sustainable water management in the city. Here are key points about the project:
Objective: The primary objective is to raise awareness among citizens about water conservation and efficient water usage.
Registrations: Citizens are encouraged to register as 'Jalamitras', or 'water friends'. Within just 30 days, over 9,000 people have registered.
People's Participation: The project underscores that government water-related initiatives require active public participation for success. 'Jalamitras' play a crucial role in achieving project objectives.
Water Surplus Bengaluru Campaign: Part of the 'Save Water - Grow Bengaluru' campaign, it aims to transform Bengaluru into a water surplus city by 2026.
Areas of Focus:
- Water Conservation: Promoting awareness about water conservation practices.
- Sewage Management: Communicating information about BWSSB's sewage management programs.
- Rainwater Harvesting: Promoting the need for rainwater harvesting pits, with a target of establishing 1,000 pits.
- Reporting Issues: Encouraging 'Jalamitras' to report water wastage, drainage problems, and unauthorized water connections.
- Sector-Wise Workshops: Conduct workshops across the city to educate 'Jalamitras' about rainwater harvesting pits and other water-related practices.
The Bengaluru 'Jalamitra' project is a community-driven initiative aimed at creating a water-conscious city by actively involving citizens in water management and conservation efforts.
