Over 3 Lakh Citizens Participate In Maharashtra's 'Maha Walkathon – Walk For Water'
Mumbai: More than three lakh citizens participated in the ‘Maha Walkathon – Walk for Water’ organised simultaneously across all 36 districts of Maharashtra, giving a major boost to the state’s efforts to turn water conservation into a people’s movement. Mass participation for water conservation Soil and Water Conservation Minister Sanjay Rathod said the initiative was aimed at spreading awareness…
More than three lakh citizens took part in the 'Maha Walkathon – Walk for Water' event held across all 36 districts of Maharashtra. The initiative aimed to raise awareness about soil conservation, water management and the significance of public involvement in water conservation efforts. Sanjay Rathod, the Soil and Water Conservation Minister, emphasized that water conservation is a shared responsibility of every citizen.
Participants walked three kilometers to spread the message of water conservation. The event, which began in Mumbai's Worli, saw active participation from students, youth, women, farmers, government employees, college students and various social groups. Young people's involvement was particularly notable. The walkathon served as a platform to promote awareness about various water conservation schemes, such as Jalyukta Shivar Abhiyan 2.0, 'Galmukt Dharan, Galyukt Shivar', Amrit Sarovar and the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchay Yojana.
Rathod stressed the importance of active citizen participation in rainwater harvesting, groundwater recharge, protection of water bodies and prevention of soil erosion. A new state-wide 'Water Conservation Campaign' will run from August 15, 2026, to January 26, 2027, focusing on watershed development, revival of water sources, desilting, groundwater recharge and soil conservation.
The minister urged citizens to continue the message of water conservation beyond the walkathon and involve every village and household in the movement.
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