In a significant step toward sustainable development, former IPS officer Mahendra Modi launched his book βAe Mere Pyare Watanβ in Ranchi. The book is a blueprint for groundwater conservation in Jharkhand, blending traditional ecological knowledge with modern technology. The launch was graced by Jharkhand Assembly Speaker Rabindra Nath Mahato, underlining the importance of environmental policy at the legislative level.
π€ Book Launch Event Highlights
π° Source: Live Hindustan (DoFollow)
Held at Ranchi Press Club, the book launch gathered senior officials, politicians, and environmentalists. Speaker Rabindra Nath Mahato lauded Modiβs efforts and emphasised the relevance of community-level awareness in protecting groundwater resources across Jharkhand.
π Key Moments:
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Book launched by Jharkhand Assembly Speaker
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Attended by environmentalists, bureaucrats, and lawmakers
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Focus on water security as a policy and grassroots issue
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Appeals for integrated water resource management
π Core Message: Tradition Meets TechnologyΒ
Mahendra Modiβs book argues that Indiaβs water issues must be resolved by reconnecting with ancestral wisdom and applying modern hydrological tools. Jharkhand, with its rich tribal legacy and ecological diversity, can become a model for groundwater conservation.
Solutions Highlighted in the Book:
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Revival of traditional water harvesting methods
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Water budgeting at the village level
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Introduction of affordable technologies like rain sensors and geo-mapping
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Focus on public engagement and behavioral change
π° Policy Synergy: Jal Shakti Abhiyan & SDG 6
The book aligns with both national and global sustainability efforts:
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Jal Shakti Abhiyan promotes rainwater harvesting, watershed rejuvenation, and water reuse
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SDG 6 (UN Goal) targets clean water and sanitation for all by 2030
π Strategic Fit:
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Promotes decentralized, community-led water governance
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Recognizes water as a critical element in climate resilience
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Advocates policy integration from village to legislative assembly
π± Why It Matters for Jharkhand
Jharkhandβs hilly terrain, poor irrigation infrastructure, and seasonal water scarcity demand a region-specific solution. The book emphasises that local knowledge + tech tools = resilient water future.
π Local Challenges Addressed:
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Rapid groundwater depletion in urban and mining zones
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Need for localized water conservation strategies
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Limited awareness of aquifer management among the rural population
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Opportunity to create community water stewards
