Chhattisgarh News: Will ‘Mor Gaon Mor Tariya’ campaign end the water crisis of Bilaspur? What big target does the administration want to achieve before the monsoon? Will migration stop due to employment in villages? How much will farmers and ground water level benefit from pond construction?
Raipur. Water conservation and promotion works included in the primary schemes of Chhattisgarh government are being carried forward rapidly in Bilaspur district. Through the “Mor Gaon, Mor Tariya” campaign, along with strengthening water security in villages, a new direction is also being given to environmental protection and rural development. The state government is trying to turn this campaign into a widespread public movement by linking it with public participation, so that the problem of water crisis can be reduced permanently in the future.
Mor Gaon Mor Taria Campaign: Pond construction going on war footing in Bohardih, Masturi
Under the campaign, the work of construction of new pond is going on at a fast pace in Gram Panchayat Bohardih of District Panchayat Masturi. The administration has prepared a special action plan to complete the construction work before the monsoon. The aim of the officials is that all the work should be completed with quality before the rains start, so that maximum rain water can be harvested in the upcoming rainy season.
Bilaspur Pond Construction News: 38 new ponds approved in the district
To provide a permanent solution to the water crisis, water structures are being expanded on a large scale in the district. The administration has approved 38 new pond construction works in Bilaspur district. The construction work of all these approved ponds is being carried forward rapidly, so that a strong system can be created to catch and conserve rain water. Construction of these ponds will improve the ground water level, provide adequate water to farmers for irrigation, increase disposal facilities for animals and provide relief from the water crisis during summers.
Rural Employment News: Local employment is available in villages, migration will be banned
The ‘Mor Gaon, Mor Tariya’ campaign has brought double benefits for the villagers. On one hand, permanent water sources are being created in the villages, while on the other hand, local people are also getting employment opportunities. A large number of rural workers have been employed in pond construction work. This is providing employment to people in their own villages and is helping in stopping the problem of migration. Due to this, the economic condition of rural families is also becoming stronger.
Water Conservation Monitoring: Administration keeps a close eye on the quality of construction works
Administrative officials are continuously inspecting and monitoring the construction sites. Officials have been instructed not to compromise in any way with the quality of work. It is also being ensured that all the construction works are completed within the stipulated time frame, so that maximum benefit of water harvesting can be availed during monsoon.