POONCH, June 24 -- Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, stressed the need for collective efforts to conserve water for present and future generations.
He was speaking during a meeting of officers held in Poonch during which threadbare discussions were held on various agricultural schemes and related issues.
Rana emphasized the importance of studying successful water conservation models from other parts of the country that can be replicated in Jammu and Kashmir. "There is a need to recalibrate water policies and accelerate water conservation efforts to address the challenges faced by our region," he said.
The Minister underscored the crucial role of local community involvement in wat...