Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav on Tuesday morning participated in the ongoing Jal Ganga Conservation Campaign by performing shramdaan at the ghats of Bhopals historic Upper Lake. At Sheetaldas Ki Bagiya, the Chief Minister joined sanitation workers in cleaning the ghats, rode a cleaning boat, interacted with workers, and honored them for their dedicated service. He appealed to citizens to actively contribute to water conservation and adopt cleanliness as a way of life. Calling water the essence of life, Dr. Yadav emphasized that every drop of water is nectar and preserving it is crucial for ensuring a secure future. Saving water is not just a government initiative but a shared responsibility of society. Every individual must take part in this cause, he said. He added that the state government is taking concrete, planned steps for the conservation, rejuvenation, and sustainable use of all traditional water sources through the Jal Ganga Conservation Campaign. He reiterated that the campaign includes the restoration of ancient stepwells, wells, ponds, lakes, and other traditional structures, and urged every citizen to contribute in their own capacity. If there is water, there is tomorrow. This virtuous thought must reside in the hearts of all citizens, he said. Dr. Yadav also lauded sanitation workers, describing them as Sanitation Messengers. He stressed that cleanliness should be an integral part of everyday life and called upon citizens to make cleanliness of homes, neighborhoods, and public spaces a daily habit. He urged people to give top priority to the cleanliness and conservation of water bodies. Following his visit to Sheetaldas Ki Bagiya, the Chief Minister proceeded to Bada Bagh, where he inspected the restoration work of a 200-year-old stepwell being undertaken by the Bhopal Municipal Corporation. The stepwell, located in Zone No. 05, Ward No. 09, is three stories deep and features intricate vine leaf carvings on its walls, stairs, parapets, and arches. Speaking at the site, Dr. Yadav said the state government is advancing with the vision of Development through Heritage, and is prioritizing the preservation of historic water structures. He noted that the stepwells and water systems created by our ancestors were engineering marvels and must be preserved for future generations. He directed officials to ensure the restoration work is completed with high quality and within the stipulated time frame. Municipal Commissioner informed that as part of the restoration, plastic waste, floating debris, and approximately 40 cubic meters of silt were removed from the stepwell. Harmful weeds growing on the walls were cleared, increasing the water inflow capacity to 2,000 liters per hour. The water is currently being used for non-potable domestic purposes. Additional restoration included structural repairs, wall painting, paving, and installation of iron safety grills. The Chief Ministers visit was attended by Lok Sabha MP Alok Sharma, MLAs Rameshwar Sharma and Bhagwan Das Sabnani, Bhopal Mayor Malti Rai, Municipal Corporation Chairman Kishan Suryavanshi, Collector Kaushalendra Vikram Singh, the Municipal Commissioner, local representatives, social workers, and a large number of citizens.  

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