Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) in collaboration with Piramal foundation and CHIRAG non government organization today organized a two day workshop on “Spring Shed Management” at Udyog Bhawan here.
More than 100 participants drawn from various districts of the UT took part in the workshop.
Mission Director, JJM, Dr G N Itoo, while addressing the inaugural session, emphasized the importance of springs for water resource management. He urged upon the hydrogeologists of all the districts to perform their duty with utmost zeal and dedication for larger interest of the society.
Chief Engineer PHE, Hamesh Manchanda, while speaking on the occasion, emphasized collective efforts towards protection and preservation of water resources besides tackling growing issue of drying up of spring water.
On the occasion, Piramal Foundation delivered a presentation on national policy of Niti Ayog towards mitigating water crisis in Indian Himalayans Region and importance of spring rejuvenation for water security to achieve sustainable development.
