One, people must help the government in its water conservation efforts. Second, experts should share the knowledge of traditional methods of water conservation. The PM added that he has written to all gram pradhans (village chiefs) on the importance of water conservation and how to take steps to create awareness on the subject across rural India. India is facing a grave water crisis and the situation may deteriorate if the monsoon is inadequate. In fact, since 2016, the government has stopped sanctioning new watershed projects.

Source: Hindustan Times July 01, 2019 15:07 UTC