Water Conservation and Jal Jeevan Mission
the Minister of Jal Shakti of the Government of India, highlighted significant measures in water conservation and management during the 13th edition of FICCI Water Awards.
Key Highlights
- The Union Cabinet has approved an additional ₹1.51 lakh crore for the completion of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM).
Water Consumption Statistics
- Total water consumption distribution in India:
- 83% is utilized by the agricultural sector.
- 14% is consumed by the community.
- Only 2.5% is used by the industrial sector.
Strategic Water Management Plans
- India plans to divert surplus water from the Indus River system to:
- Punjab
- Jammu & Kashmir (J&K)
- Himachal Pradesh
- Haryana
- Delhi
- Rajasthan
- This initiative aims to address and solve the water crisis in these regions.
Call to Action
Minister urged industries to adopt measures that ensure water conservation and water storage to support the nation's water sustainability goals.