New Delhi, Sep 16, 2024, TT/ Special Correspondent

New Delhi, Sep 16: Water management practices from gram panchayats in Tripura will be among exhibits to be showcased by the Union Panchayati Raj Ministry at the India Water Week commencing here Tuesday.

Community efforts in water conservation and management by gram panchayats of Vanghmun (Jampui Hills district) and Birganj (Gomati district) in Tripura will find the pride of place at the event.

The best practices in water management from gram panchayats across the country will be on display at the eighth edition of India Water Week, scheduled to be held at Delhi's Bharat Mandapam during September 17-20, according to an official statement.

The ministry, a partner for the event, said in the statement that the theme "Partnerships and Cooperation for Inclusive Water Development and Management" aligned with its commitment to advancing sustainable water practices in rural India.

The Panchayati Raj ministry has been promoting "water-sufficient villages" as part of its endeavour on Localisation of Sustainable Development Goals (LSDGs) through targeted panchayat development plans by convergence of resources. "Water Sufficient Panchayat" theme is one of the nine themes of LSDGs.

Starting from water conservation, rainwater harvesting, groundwater recharge, water distribution, and rationing in water distribution, the best practices in water management from gram panchayats across the country will be showcased.

The models on display will include Kothar gram panchayat from Uttarakhand's Pauri Garhwal district where a water tank has been constructed at the base of a mountain to collect water, which is then distributed to nearby villages through a pump house.

The ministry said that this project reflects the gram panchayat's dedication to implementing practical, innovative solutions to ensure water sufficiency.

The innovative approach of Keinou gram panchayat in Manipur to supply RO+UV water to villages through Water ATM kiosks too will be on display.

Other stalls will include depiction of community efforts in water conservation and management by gram panchayats such as Chiluvuru (Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh), Hiware Bazar (Ahmednagar district, Maharashtra), Bajarwada (Wardha district, Maharashtra), and Khursapar (Nagpur district, Maharashtra).

Representatives of certain well-performing panchayats under the "Water Sufficient Panchayat" theme will participate as delegates in the India Water Week and Exhibition, organised by the Jal Shakti ministry.