Punjab
Punjab Govt Collaborates with Kuantum Papers Ltd
Landmark Partnership to Enhance Private Sector's Role in Punjab's Water Conservation: Jauramajra
It is worth mentioning that state is facing a precarious ground water situation with almost 80% of its area under over-exploited category and if immediate remedial steps are not taken, the day is not far when we run out of this precious natural resource. Punjab Govt signs MoU with Kuantum Papers for boosting water conservation efforts*
Chandigarh, January 3: updatepunjab :Punjab Government, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, takes a groundbreaking step in water conservation by signing an MoU with Kuantum Papers Ltd. Minister Chetan Singh Jauramajra highlights the unprecedented collaboration, boosting private sector involvement for significant impact. The partnership, leveraging CSR funds, aims to fund projects like check dams and irrigation systems. Kuantum Papers Ltd, established in 1979-80, commits long-term investment in government-led water conservation initiatives. The state, facing a critical groundwater situation, emphasises immediate steps for sustainable resource management.
Company will provide funding for both new and ongoing projects
The Soil and Water Conservation Minister outlined that under this MoU, the company will provide funding for both new and ongoing projects related to water resource conservation and management through the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds or specifically allocated funds. The initiatives earmarked for funding include the construction of check dams, implementation of efficient irrigation systems, utilization of treated water etc.
At the event, Mr. KAP Sinha, Special Chief Secretary, Soil & Water Conservation asked the department to devise more innovative and efficient techniques for water conservation in the agriculture sector.
Mohinder Singh Saini, Chief Conservator of Soils, Punjab Govt extended gratitude to the company representatives for collaborating with the state government in the vital mission to preserve the state’s water resources.
The initiatives earmarked for funding include the construction of check dams, implementation of efficient irrigation systems, utilization of treated water etc
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The state faces a precarious groundwater situation, with almost 80% of its area falling under the over-exploited category.
