Ahmedabad
Tuesday, 10 January 2023
Taking forward the initiative of rejuvenating & developing the Sarovars in various towns and villages of Southern India, the Southern Command of the Indian Army carried out a campaign under the theme “Mission Amrit Sarovar” to revive and develop 75 Sarovars in various parts of Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Kerala, and Rajasthan.
In an endeavor to contribute towards Nation Building and also commemorate Aazadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav and Army Day 2023, Indian Army had undertaken this initiative. Mission Amrit Sarovar was launched on 24 April 2022 by Govt of India with the objective to harvest and conserve water for future generations. Taking forward this initiative, the formations of Southern Command have identified 75 sites in different locations. The work towards this initiative is underway involving Army’s Engineer & PWD resources in conjunction with the civil administration and village panchayats. The creation of these Amrit Sarovar will also form part of the overall water harvesting scheme keeping the environmental factors in mind which will greatly assist in ameliorating the water crises of villages.
The Indian Army through this initiative has also endeavored to spread the message of “Jal Hai To Jeevan Hai” involving the entire community and motivating them in taking forward this initiative further. The activity of rejuvenating and developing the Sarovars will be a continued association and will assist in improving the quality of life in the villages and in remote areas of the Country.
Under the aegis of Konark Corps, Mission Amrit Sarovar was undertaken at 25 locations in the regions of Rajasthan and Gujarat where the task of rejuvenation and development is in progress. The task has been undertaken by the Konark Corps Engineers utilizing their heavy plant resources in a clearing, widening and increasing the depth of the existing Sarovar. In one of the projects, Konark Corps Army Engineers proactively assisted the locals in the construction of 4000 square meters of Water Reservoir to help in the survival of thousands of Gazelles and endangered birds, especially the Great Indian Bustard. Post completion of the work, the Water Pond has been handed over to Khetolai Village panchayat on 10 January 2023. The resultant bonhomie between Army and villagers was evident during the event. The construction of Water Pond will greatly assist in bird & wildlife conservation efforts of the Government & Wildlife department for the conservation of local & migratory birds found in the area. Active participation and cooperation of Konark Corps, the local population, and students reflect great affinity and cooperation between multi agencies towards nation-building.
PR GNR/NM/MC/CK/06/2023
