Thousands Join Palghar ‘Maha Walkathon - Walk For Water’ To Promote Water And Soil Conservation
Palghar, Maharashtra: Thousands of citizens took to the streets of Palghar on Friday for the 'Maha Walkathon - Walk for Water', organised on the occasion of Water Conservation Day to spread awareness about water and soil conservation. Students, Officials And Social Groups Support Drought-Free Maharashtra Campaign With the message, “Let us conserve every drop of water and build a drought-free…
On Friday, thousands of individuals gathered in Palghar, Maharashtra, to participate in the Maha Walkathon - Walk for Water, an event organized to celebrate Water Conservation Day. The purpose of the walkathon was to raise awareness about water and soil conservation. Students, government officials, employees, and representatives from various social organizations joined forces under the theme, "Let us conserve every drop of water and build a drought-free Maharashtra."
The three-kilometer walkathon was held to commemorate the birth anniversary of late Sudhakarrao Naik, a former Chief Minister of Maharashtra. The event emphasized the significance of collecting and retaining every possible drop of rainwater, allowing it to seep into the ground and safeguarding natural water resources.
The walkathon began at the Hutatma Stambh in Panchbatti, proceeded along Mahim Road until reaching the Swami Samarth Math, and then returned via the same route. Participants carried banners displaying water conservation messages and chanted slogans to increase awareness among the general public. Prominent participants included Manoj Ranade, the Chief Executive Officer; Subhash Bagade, the Resident Deputy Collector; Farid Khan, the Soil and Water Conservation Executive Engineer; Vijaya Jadhav, the Deputy Collector; Sanjay Kachare, the Sub-Divisional Officer for Soil and Water Conservation; Mahendra Kini, the Public Works Department Executive Engineer; Mr. Mule, the Maharashtra Jeevan Pradhikaran Executive Engineer; and Ravindra Koti, the Water Conservation Officer.
Additionally, officials and employees from various departments, as well as students and citizens, took part in the initiative.
The walkathon highlighted the vital role of public participation in achieving a water-secure and drought-free Maharashtra. By encouraging citizens to adopt water conservation and soil protection practices in their daily lives, the event reinforced the notion that water conservation is a collective responsibility. Participants vowed to conserve water, protect soil resources, and contribute to creating a water-secure Maharashtra for future generations.
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