नदी जोड़ परियोजनाओं और गांव स्तर पर जल संरक्षण कार्यों से महाराष्ट्र की जल समस्या पर सफलतापूर्वक नियंत्रण पाएंगे”

 नदी जोड़ परियोजनाओं और गांव स्तर पर जल संरक्षण कार्यों से महाराष्ट्र की जल समस्या पर सफलतापूर्वक नियंत्रण पाएंगे”

                 – मुख्यमंत्री देवेंद्र फडणवीस

 

तीन दिवसीय विदर्भ जल परिषद का शुभारंभ

बलिराजा योजना के अंतर्गत 20 हजार गांवों की बदली तस्वीर

तापी पुनर्भरण और वैतरणा-नलगंगा नदी जोड़ परियोजना से खेती को मिलेगा स्थायी जल

 

नागपुर, 07 जून: महाराष्ट्र की जल समस्या को हल करने के लिए बड़े बांधों के साथ-साथ नदी जोड़ परियोजनाएं, जल संरक्षण, जल पुनर्भरण, जल पुन:उपयोग और अन्य छोटे-बड़े परियोजनाओं का समन्वय जरूरी है। इसी दृष्टिकोण से पश्चिमी प्रवाही नदियों के समुद्र में बहने वाले 54 टी.एम.सी. पानी को गोदावरी बेसिन में लाने का हमने संकल्प लिया है। साथ ही नलगंगा–वैनगंगा नदी जोड़ परियोजना के माध्यम से विदर्भ के सूखाग्रस्त क्षेत्रों में पानी पहुंचाया जा रहा है। तापी बेसिन का जो 35 टी.एम.सी. पानी गुजरात के रास्ते समुद्र में बह जाता है, वह पानी अब तापी बेसिन में ही रोकने की योजना है। इस परियोजना से भविष्य का महाराष्ट्र एक जलसंकट से उबरने वाला सफल राज्य बनकर उभरेगा, ऐसा प्रतिपादन मुख्यमंत्री देवेंद्र फडणवीस ने किया।

मुख्यमंत्री श्री फडणवीस वनामती सभागृह में आयोजित तीन दिवसीय विदर्भ जल परिषद के उद्घाटन समारोह में बोल रहे थे, जो राष्ट्रसंत तुकडोजी महाराज नागपुर विश्वविद्यालय के राष्ट्रीय सेवा योजना विभाग और जनकल्याणकारी समिति नागपुर के संयुक्त तत्वावधान में आयोजित की गई। इस अवसर पर विधायक डॉ. परिणय फुके, प्रभारी कुलपति डॉ. माधवी खोडे चवरे, गोंडवाना विश्वविद्यालय के कुलपति डॉ. प्रशांत बोकारे, पशु एवं मत्स्य विज्ञान विश्वविद्यालय के कुलपति डॉ. नितिन पाटील, लक्ष्मीनारायण अभिनव प्रौद्योगिकी विश्वविद्यालय के कुलपति डॉ. अतुल वैद्य, वनामती के निदेशक डॉ. वसुमना पंत, विदर्भ सिंचन विकास महामंडल के संचालक राजेश सोनटक्के, भूजल सर्वेक्षण उपसंचालक डॉ. चंद्रकांत भोयर, राष्ट्रीय मृदा विज्ञान ब्यूरो के निदेशक डॉ. नितिन पाटील, प्र-कुलपति डॉ. सुभाष कोंडावार, कृषि सह-संचालक डॉ. उमेश घाटगे, कुलसचिव डॉ. राजू हिवसे आदि मान्यवर उपस्थित थे।

Conference Should Suggest Solutions Along with Identifying Problems

 Conference Should Suggest Solutions Along with Identifying Problems

This three-day conference will deliberate on various issues and include presentations by experts. Alongside identifying problems, the conference is expected to produce actionable policy recommendations. Public-participation-based solutions will be more sustainable in addressing water issues, the Chief Minister said, extending his best wishes to the conference.

During the inaugural speech, Acting Vice-Chancellor Dr. Madhavi Khode Chavre expressed that participating students and citizens will serve as “Water Ambassadors” to spread awareness about appropriate water usage. Dr. Amruta Indurkar conducted the program, and Registrar Dr. Raju Hivase delivered the vote of thanks. Present at the event were SFS's Rahul Gaud, Management Council Member Dr. Samay Bansod, Senate Member and Conference Coordinator Mrs. Shubhangi Nakshine Umbarakar, Dr. Vijay Elorkar, Dr. Raj Madankar, Jan Kalyankari Samiti President Suman Puntambekar, Deepak Deshpande, and NSS Director Dr. Sopandev Pise.

Water Audits in Villages through the Pokhara Scheme

 Water Audits in Villages through the Pokhara Scheme

We have decided to implement the Nanaji Deshmukh Agricultural Sanjivani Project (Pokhara Scheme) in Vidarbha villages. This initiative will promote water literacy, encourage public participation, and help deliver advanced agricultural technologies to farmers. Through this scheme, large-scale awareness about water usage will be generated. People often do not value water simply because nature provides it. However, due to climate change, water conservation, groundwater recharge, and reuse are vital. Since water is precious, the Chief Minister urged judicious use. He added that industrial pollution in rivers is less severe compared to pollution caused by urbanization. To reduce river pollution, water from all cities must be treated before being released into rivers, he emphasized.

 

Water Audits in Villages through the Pokhara Scheme

 Water Audits in Villages through the Pokhara Scheme

We have decided to implement the Nanaji Deshmukh Agricultural Sanjivani Project (Pokhara Scheme) in Vidarbha villages. This initiative will promote water literacy, encourage public participation, and help deliver advanced agricultural technologies to farmers. Through this scheme, large-scale awareness about water usage will be generated. People often do not value water simply because nature provides it. However, due to climate change, water conservation, groundwater recharge, and reuse are vital. Since water is precious, the Chief Minister urged judicious use. He added that industrial pollution in rivers is less severe compared to pollution caused by urbanization. To reduce river pollution, water from all cities must be treated before being released into rivers, he emphasized.

 

Tapi Recharge and Wainganga-Nalganga Projects to Ensure Sustainable Water Supply for Agriculture

 Tapi Recharge and Wainganga-Nalganga Projects to Ensure Sustainable Water Supply for Agriculture

We recently signed an agreement with Madhya Pradesh for the Tapi Recharge project. This will help combat soil salinization in regions like Buldhana, Akola, and Washim. The project will significantly increase water availability for agriculture. The Wainganga-Nalganga River Linking Project will create a 500 km river network across Vidarbha. We’ve also completed 90% of the long-pending Gosikhurd Project, significantly improving water availability, said the Chief Minister

Careful Water Use Is Vital to Prevent Soil Salinization

 Careful Water Use Is Vital to Prevent Soil Salinization

Regions with insufficient water face unique challenges. On the other hand, areas with abundant water face different issues. In places where water is used indiscriminately, fertile lands are turning saline and becoming permanently unsuitable for agriculture. Particularly in the Tapi basin, salinization is a serious concern. To address this, we must shift from open canal systems to piped water delivery and adopt high-tech methods like drip irrigation. These are the only sustainable options, he said.

Transformation in 20,000 Villages under the Baliraja Scheme

 Transformation in 20,000 Villages under the Baliraja Scheme

Vidarbha and Marathwada have long suffered from irrigation deficits. The lack of water meant no irrigation projects, and without these projects, farmers were left without water for cultivation. This vicious cycle contributed to the rise in farmer suicides, particularly in Vidarbha. To break this cycle, we focused on water planning. After taking office in 2014, we introduced the Baliraja Scheme, under which 90 projects were implemented. We also emphasized water conservation through the Jalyukt Shivar scheme. By integrating various government initiatives and appointing district collectors as the heads of these schemes, a widespread people’s movement was launched. Through this movement, citizens collectively raised around ₹700 crore for water conservation. This revolutionary step transformed the water situation in about 20,000 villages, the Chief Minister said.