Goa CM calls for water conservation in major development projects
Chief Minister Pramod Sawant wants to transform the state's natural water abundance into year-round security while positioning Goa as a Water-Smart State.
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant emphasised the need to turn the state's natural water abundance into year-round security during a roundtable on water security on Saturday, according to Times Now.
Sawant urged entities managing large-scale residential projects, hotels, and townships to implement conservation measures. He suggested these groups should harvest rainwater, perform regular audits, and install treatment plants to recycle and reuse water.
The Chief Minister stated the government aims to develop tourism and real estate without increasing pressure on natural water resources. He noted that these discussions align with the vision of Viksit Goa 2037 and Viksit Bharat 2047.
Goa Governor PS Ashok Gajapathi Raju also spoke on water security, noting that non-sustainable development could risk this resource. He highlighted that the state faced a 13 per cent monsoon deficit this year.
The Governor mentioned that a shortfall of 31 resulted in the lowest rainfall in 108 years. He also advocated for mandatory water security assessments.