Independence Day 2019 speech: PM Modi explains 'Jal Jeevan Mission', emphasises criticality of water conservation

On occasion of 72nd Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi dressed nation from Red Fort, New Delhi and talked about several social reforms that are in progress for welfare of nation. During his speech, PM Modi spoke about  importance of water conservation and said that government is committed to ensure that drinking water reaches every house in country. He furr anunced 'Jal Jeevan mission' to achieve goal.

Speaking about importance of water conservation, PM Modi said, "At many places, people t getting drinking water even today. y need to travel a lot to get drinking water. We have to provide water to every house. We are working towards it. I am anuncing from Red Fort that we will go ahe with 'Jal Jeevan Mission' to ensure that drinking water reaches every house in country."

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"It is unfortunate, however, that so many people lack access to water even 70 years after Independence. Work on Jal Jeevan Mission will progress with great vigour in years to come," he ded.  

" movement towards water conservation has to take place at grassroots level. It cant become a mere Government program. People from all walks of life have to be integrated into this movement," he stated furr. 

Elaborating on 'Jal Jeevan Mission', he said that both Center and States are going to work toger on this Mission and Rs. 3.5 lakh crore is allocated for same. 

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Prime Minister highlighted many or important aspects like poverty and terrorism and said that government is dedicated towards development of country. He also anunced that government has decided to invest Rs 100 lakh crore on country's modern infrastructure. He concluded his Independence Day dress by chanting 'Vande Mataram' and reciting National Anm.