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The need of the hour is to optimise water conservation and efficiency in water consumption. Therefore, we have to focus on water resources management instead of water resources development,” Singh said.He also stressed the need for making micro-irrigation techniques more affordable among farmers, especially marginal farmers. The operation and management of these schemes must also become easier,” he said.PM Modi, in his message for the conference, stressed the need for optimising water conservation and efficiency in water consumption. “We all should see how micro-irrigation techniques can become accessible and affordable. The three-day event has been arranged by the ministry of water resources, river development and Ganga rejuvenation, in association with International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage, central water commission, Indian National Committee on Surface Water and WAPCOS Limited, a public sector enterprise, among others..