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PM Modi to participate in Jal Shakti Ministry summit on Wednesday

The two-day summit is the first in a series of departmental events envisioned by the prime minister to strengthen the spirit of ‘Team India’.

PM Modi to participate in Jal Shakti Ministry summit on Wednesday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to attend a concluding session of the Ministry of Jal Shakti's departmental summit in New Delhi on Wednesday. The two-day event, marking the beginning of a series of gatherings, aims to foster unity and collaboration among the center and state governments, as stated in an official announcement.

The summit will gather political leaders and senior officials from both levels of government to discuss crucial sectoral priorities, exchange successful strategies, tackle obstacles, and create time-bound action plans.

The summit's main focus will be on four key areas: the timely completion of water infrastructure projects, the collective effort behind rainwater harvesting, the sustainability of drinking water sources, and the effective management of rural drinking water supply schemes under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0. It is anticipated that these discussions will lead to concrete and timely actions aimed at accelerating water infrastructure projects, increasing public involvement in water conservation, securing sustainable drinking water sources, and enhancing the reliability and accountability of rural drinking water services, according to the official statement.

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