Efforts will be made to revive bio-diversity located near Narmada river

Bhopal: Sant Swami Vimlanand Maharaj of Anand Marg, Famous Cricket Commentator Sushil Doshi and well known Ghazal Singer Talat Aziz have termed the Narmada Seva Yatra campaign as welcoming and important step in Jan-Samvad programme of ‘Namami Devi Narmade’ Seva Yatra held at Bouras Ghat situated at Narmada bank of Raisen district. These renowned personalities of their own fields have praised efforts of the Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan for conducting Narmada conservation campaign. Sarkaryavah of R.S.S Dattatray Hosbole said that the yatar has created an atmosphere of hope and trust among the people for river conservation.

Chief Minister Chouhan said that earlier grass of special species was available on Narmada river’s banks which was used for animal feed. This was the special example of bio diversity of the state. State government will take necessary steps to revive this specialty. Chouhan said that Narmada protection has become a campaign in Madhya Pradesh thanks to public support. Similar campaigns will be launched for Kshipra, Tapti and Betwa river conservation.

Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said that Narmada Seva Yatra is a multi-purpose and multi-utility yatra. This Yatra has been started with positive messages. Till completion of the Yatra, its utility will be understood by masses.
Chief Minister Chouhan called upon common people that they should ensure their participation in plantation programme in one km stretch from Narmada shore on July 2 from Amarkantak to Badwani. It would ensure forest-fed water to Narmada in coming years. Chouhan said that 30 percent work of irrigation from Narmada river has been possible. Madhya Pradesh has been ahead in wheat production in Punjab and Haryana.

Chouhan said that Narmada does not originate from glaciers but its constant flow is because of water collected by dense trees in rainy season. Chief Minister said that to make always clean Narmada river, has been necessary. Life of people of the state depends on it. To make solid and serious efforts for saving mother Narmada, supplying drinking water to around 55 cities has been necessary. The government cannot do it alone. All people of the society will have to come forward and contribute in it. He said that Narmada Seva mission will continue to work after completion of Narmada Seva Yatra. Narmada Seva Samitis have been formed in populated areas of Narmada shores. The government will be supporting role in the samitis. Sar Karyavah of R.S.S. Duttatray Hosbole said that Narmada seva yatra has created an atmosphere of hope and trust among the people for river conservation. Narmada river is a foundation of physical life and an inspirational source of spiritual life. Service to Narmada is like a service to mother. 
 
This Campaign is Exemplary for World-Swami Vimlanand

Sant Swami Vimla Nand Maharaj of Anand Marg mentioned that India is the only country in the world where river is treated like mother. He further said that Narmada seva yatra should be included in school curriculum of children to make them understand the importance of river conservation. Effort for river conservation is being made by the Chief Minister Chouhan for the first time in liberated India. This is exemplary for the entire world. Famous Cricket Commentator Sushil Doshi stated that the memories of Gandhi Ji’s Dandi Yatra are freshen up from the Narmada yatra which has been set out with wide objectives. The Chief Minister Chouhan has conducted an important campaign with common people for Narmada river conservation beside in the interest of birds and animals. Narmada river provides water to all besides blessings of prosperity. This is a campaign for not only river conservation but a campaign to conserve entire nature. Well known Ghazal Singer Talat Aziz mentioned that the Chief Minister is eligible for special congratulations for Narmada seva yatra. This step certifies his vision. He informed that he has created a song focusing Narmada Maiyya. He also sang song in the form of ghazal ‘Qadam Milake Chalo, Ab Qadam Milake Chalo, Narmada Seva Yatra Mein Haath Milake Chalo, Ye Desh Rishiyon-Santo Ka Hai, Ye Desh Gaati Jhoomti Nadiyon Ka Hai, Qadam Milake Chalo. Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan released a book ‘Rewa Mahima’ focusing ancient ghats and main tourist places of Raisen district prepared by District Organising Committee Namami Devi Narmada Yatra at the beginning of the programme.

Public Works Department Minister Rampal Singh, District in-charge Minister Suryaprakash Meena, Member of Parliament Uday Pratap Singh, MLA Ramkishan Patel, Smt Mamta Meena, Awadheshpuri Maharaj, Akhileshanand Maharaj and Narmada Sevak yatris came from different regions of the state were present.-WTN