UP becomes a national model in Water Conservation

Lucknow, Nov. 22 -- Uttar Pradesh has become a national model in water conservation as the state has become an example for other states.

Several districts of Uttar Pradesh performed exceptionally well in the recently held Sixth National Water Awards.

In the northern region, Mirzapur, Varanasi, and Jalaun received the first, second, and third prizes respectively. Gorakhpur Municipal Corporation received the third prize in 'Jal Sanchay Janbhagidari' category.

Local water conservation initiatives received national recognition.

Under the "Amrit Mission" for water conservation and storage, the UP government rapidly implemented reservoir restoration and rainwater harvesting schemes in 75 districts, along with sanitation, officials here on Fri...