India Built 1.5 Crore Water Structures Without Govt Funds

Times of India · environment

Union Minister C R Patil lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi's foresight in addressing potential water crises, particularly concerning El Nino's impact on rainfall. He highlighted that India successfully constructed 1.5 crore water conservation structures without allocating any government funds. Instead, the initiative leveraged corporate social responsibility funds from industries and public participation. Patil emphasized that such people-centric ideas are crucial for shaping a developed India by 2047, underscoring the importance of citizen duty in nation-building.