New Delhi: Minister of state for Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation Prof. Sanwar Lal Jat inaugurated the pavilion of Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation at India International Trade Fair -2014 here today.
The theme of the pavilion for the year is: “CLEAN RIVER-BRIGHT FUTUREâ€. In view of expansion of the Ministry after inclusion of River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, the theme of the pavilion has been selected carefully to make the pavilion relevant in the present context.
The Ganga river plays significant role in lives of the people living in cities on its banks. Accordingly, the message matching with the theme of the pavilion is being exhibited through interactive models and other means to spread awareness and education among visitors.
The central attraction of the pavilion is a large size (20’X10’) working model of Ganga at Allahabad, showing Ganga-Yamuna Sangam along with prominent landmarks of the Allahabad city. The subject of the central model has also been selected, depicting present day status of Ganga at Allahabad and efforts for its rejuvenation. Various models of Water Cycle, Gangotri Glaciers, River Yamuna at Delhi, Spillways Scrolling Display, Power Generation, Rain Water Harvesting, Lift Irrigation System. Evapo-retardation along with generation of clean solar electricity have also been exhibited.
The models and exhibitory materials are being explained to the visitors by resource persons of relevant fields. Display items and posters related to Effects of climate change on Hydrological cycle, Water and Disasters, Global Warming, Data Collection and management, River Engineering, Impacts of major pollutants in water on human body, Ground water flow in aquifers, Artificial recharge of ground water, Water resources potential in river basins of India, Flood forecasting, Glimpses of Rehabilitation and Resettlement works of Tehri Dam Project, Sardar Sarovar Project, Bargi Project, Indira Sagar Projects, Omkareshwar Project, Water Falls at Amarkantak, Water Conservation, Maps on interlinking of rivers and Film on Ken-Betwa Link Project have also been displayed.
Children represent the next generation and constitute one of the most important clientele groups in focus for awareness campaign of the Ministry. Accordingly a student corner has been provided in the pavilion where a pantomime show, which is a traditional art form and the quiz show on various aspects of water are also being organized throughout the duration of the fair to attract and educate children especially the students about issues relating to water resources management.
Various organizations under Ministry of Water Resources viz. Central Water Commission (CWC), Central Ground Water Board (CGWB), National Water Development Agency (NWDA), Central soil and Materials Research Station (CSMRS), National Institute of Hydrology (NIH), Central Water & Power Research Station (CWPRS), Narmada Control Authority (NCA)and Public Sector undertakings viz. WAPCOS Ltd. and National Projects Construction Corporation Limited (NPCC) Ltd. are exhibiting their models and other exhibitory materials to showcase their activities and achievements.