Efficiency of water usage in agriculture & development possibilities in Mandsaur

“We need to revive the Shivana river cleaning project. The project has been dormant for years,” Mandsaur MLA, Yashpal Singh Sisodiya, urged.

Endorsing his call, Sudhir Gupta, Member of Parliament, Mandsaur, asked India Water Partnership and Shivana Area Water partnership to extend a helping hand.

Swatantra Kumar Singh, district collector, said, "The efficient use of water should be taken up as a mission by local citizens to improve the district economy."

NS Sipani, chairman, Shivana Area Water Partnership volunteered to promote, encourage and educate farmers in the efficient use of water. “We will impart regular training to farmers through demonstration and workshops,” he said.  
Veena Khanduri, executive secretary, India Water Partnership, stressed on ‘Water Budgeting’. “We need to educate people about water budgeting so that efficient use of water can be promoted,” she said.

Manoj Kumar Sharma, Superintendent of Police, Mandsaur, called for including training on water conservation in the school curriculum.

Prahlad Bandhwar, head, Municipal Council, stressed on creating more water bodies like stop dams, ponds etc. to restrict pollution in Shivana river.

Sudhir Kumar, district lead bank manager, dwelt upon supports and facilities available under the ‘Start-up India, Stand-up India’ campaign.