India, June 24 -- PM Modi, wrote letters to all Sarpanches, urging them to undertake Rainwater Harvesting and Water Conservation activities in rural India, to promote water conservation across the country ahead of the monsoon season. Gram Sabhas were convened across the country today and the Prime Minister's letter was read out publicly to all the residents of the village. The sitting of Gram Sabha was followed by shramdaan for water conservation, as outlined in the Prime Minister's letter. Activities included building and cleaning small ponds for storing rainwater, tree plantation drives, Constructing/installing storage tanks for rainwater harvesting, and afforestation.
Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Union Minister for Jal Shakti, kicked off t...