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“Conserve Water, Save Water” Initiative by Porvorim Rising Celebrates Van Mahotsav

“Conserve Water, Save Water” Initiative by Porvorim Rising Celebrates Van Mahotsav

Forest resources play a crucial role not only in preventing soil erosion but also in conserving water. Through social conservation, we can curb soil erosion, assist in water conservation, and help in pollution control. Conservation plays a significant role in maintaining the groundwater levels, which is why the initiative ‘Conserve Water, Save Water’ has been implemented said Honorable Tourism Minister Shri. Rohan A. Khaunte today at Porvorim.

He was speaking at the Van Mahotsav event organized under the “Conserve Water, Save Water” initiative by Porvorim Rising. Also present at the event were Zilla Panchayat member Kavita Gupesh Naik, Sapnil Chodankar, Sarpanch of Penha de Franca, Sonia Sanjay Pednekar, Sarpanch of Soccorro, Sandeep Salgaonkar, former Sarpanch of Salvador do Mundo and sitting panch member, along with other Panchayat members from Penha de Franca, Soccorro, and Salvador do Mundo.

“Conserve Water, Save Water” Initiative by Porvorim Rising Celebrates Van Mahotsav

Honorable Tourism Minister Shri. Khaunte highlighted that combining the ‘Conserve Water, Save Water’ campaign with social afforestation could help maintain ecological balance. These initiatives are essential for solving water availability issues and for environmental protection. To raise awareness about the importance of water, Porvorim Rising organized Van Mahotsav programs in three locations within the Porvorim Panchayat area today.

Minister and Porvorim MLA Shri.Khaunte was the chief guest at these events. The event in the Penha de Franca Panchayat area was held at Science Park, the second event for Soccorro Panchayat was held in the parking area, and the Salvador do Mundo event took place in the vicinity of Vetal Maharudra Temple at Sanjay Nagar.

Honorable Tourism Minister Shri. Khaunte stated that conserving and percolating water would increase groundwater levels, eliminating water scarcity for drinking purposes and enhancing water availability for agriculture. Regular water storage would reduce water scarcity during summer or dry spells. Abundant water storage would improve agricultural productivity. By properly storing and percolating water, continuous irrigation would be feasible, he added.

“Conserve Water, Save Water” Initiative by Porvorim Rising Celebrates Van Mahotsav

Additionally, tree plantation helps absorb carbon dioxide, increase oxygen levels in the atmosphere, and reduce air pollution. Tree plantation provides habitats for various species, thus boosting biodiversity. Sustaining this biodiversity helps maintain the balance of the food chain.

Honorable Tourism Minister Shri. Khaunte mentioned efforts will be taken up to extend this ‘Conserve Water, Save Water’ concept across the state soon, through afforestation and water conservation projects, we can create job opportunities in rural areas.

Highlighting the necessity of public participation in environmental conservation, Shri. Khaunte stated that such involvement would raise awareness about environmental issues. ‘Conserve Water, Save Water’ and afforestation efforts would help achieve long-term sustainable development while maintaining ecological balance. Social afforestation is crucial for enhancing Goa’s tourism as well, he affirmed.

“Conserve Water, Save Water” Initiative by Porvorim Rising Celebrates Van Mahotsav

Conserving water and forest resources ensures these resources will be available for future generations. Achieving these benefits requires collective efforts from the government, local communities, and individuals. Shri.Khaunte encouraged active participation in these initiatives and suggested that such programs be conducted in villages with the cooperation of Parent-Teacher Associations from schools too.

During the event, Honorable Tourism Minister Shri. Khaunte distributed saplings as part of the Van Mahotsav. Sarpanch Sapnil Chodankar mentioned that distribution of saplings aimed to ensure the success of the ‘Plant Trees, Preserve Trees’ initiative. The program highlights the importance of social afforestation and emphasizes the significance of forest and water conservation in human life.

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