Jal Sanchay-Water Conservation and Rejuvenation of Traditional Water Body at Sanjay Jalashay, Pithampur was launched on 4th Feb, 2021 by having a Bhumi Poojan in the presence of Dhar MLA, Mrs. Nina Verma, DM Dhar, Mr. Alok Singh, Sanjay Vaishnav- President Nagar Palika Pithampur , SDM- Mr. Satyanarain , Mr. Vinod Rathor - Pithampur Tehsildar, Union President , Secretary, other Govt. officials along with CASE CE team members including Satendra Tiwari, his team & HR team members
Jal Sanchay (Adoption of Sanjay Jalashay), has been undertaken with following objectives which will help in Renovation of Sanjay Jalashay /Pond, Conservation and storage of excess run-off water from catchment, Improvement in sanitary conditions around water bodies and its management, Plantation around pond to improve eco-system, Establishment of vegetative cover through plantation and grass seeding in adjoining drainage area/catchment to minimize silt erosion, Repair of earthen embankment and sump well to prevent seepage and provide greater stability, Construction of pacca ghat for safe access to local community (One Ghat near water treatment plant towards NH-3, Second ghat on opposite side of water treatment plant, Creation of Awareness on water and sanitation among community to reduce sludge draining into lake.
This project assumes immense significance because of the fact that it is targeted at Conservation of Water, hence Conservation of Environment leading towards protecting lives & leaving a better future for our children who are threatened by the destruction of resources that we are indiscriminately indulging in.
Project Aim:
Renovation of Sanjay Jalashaya in order to conserve water and improve sanitary condition around the pond, while enhancing the ecosystem through plantation.
Project Objective:
A. Conservation and storage of excess run-off water from catchment area.
B. Plantation of trees in order to enhance pond eco-system.
C. Improvement in sanitary conditions around pond
Project Activities:
- Awareness on Water and Sanitation, Catchment area treatment with SWC measures, Renovation of Sanjay Jalashay (Embankment & Sump well), Construction of Ghats, Tree Plantation