"Water conservation is service towards humanity, but no serious attempt has been made in that direction. "We need to learn new techniques to maximise irrigation with minimum water. During the campaign, the state government would renovate 1,400 ponds across Jharkhand before June 2. State agriculture minister Randhir Kumar Singh, who was also present, said ponds would be used for rain water conservation and fisheries. Adivasi Mahasabha leader Kujur, whom the government believes is the mastermind behind pathalgadi protests, was arrested from Delhi in March .

Source: The Telegraph May 24, 2018 21:33 UTC