Raj Rural Minister bats for CM's 'Jal Swavlamban Abhiyaan'

Rajasthan Rural Development minister Surendra Goyal today asked BJP party workers to motivate people to participate in the 'Mukhyamantri Jal Swavlamban Abhiyaan' to tackle the problem of water shortage.
Speaking at a workshop, Goyal said this scheme has been launched to face the challenge of water shortage, which is the "main problem" in Rajasthan.
"In Rajasthan, water shortage is the main problem. Most of the underground water blocks are under dark zone and quality of water is also deteriorating. To face this challenge, the state government launched the Jal Swavalamban abhiyan," he said.
The state minister, who also holds the Panchayati Raj portfolio said that the scheme will make villages self-reliant in water supplies.

"Chief minister launched this ambitious scheme to resolve the water crisis. The scheme has been launched in 3 villages in the first phase and 21,000 villages will be covered with it in next three years," he said.
On January 27, Rajasthan CM Vasundhara Raje had launched this scheme from Jhalawar, which will carry out work of water conservation and harvesting in the state.

He asked party workers to approach donors in their respective areas to gather resources for this programme at the local level.
"The state government has sanctioned money, but donors could be approached for donation for this noble work," he added.

Goyal also asked party workers to create awareness amongst farmers about various schemes and plans of the state and the central government including MNREGA.
"Farmers are the backbone of the country and the government at the state and the centre are focusing on their welfare," he said.