View it in your browser Making every drop count: The Gujarat Story of Water Management Understanding the gravity of water crises around the world, the state under the leadership of Chief Minister Shri Narendra Modi has taken steps to emerge as a leader in water management. Gujarat Government focused on five key factors to successfully address water related issues in an integrated manner: Collect River Water, Connect Rivers, Channelize Water, Control Local Water & Community Participation. Read more on Gujarat's approach to Water Management Interlinking of Rivers in north Gujarat has redefined the surplus rainwater management The multi-purpose interstate Sardar Sarovar Project (SSP) on Narmada River has proved to be a boon to the water-starved north Gujarat region too, thanks to the Sujalam Sufalam Yojna built under the guidance of Chief Minister Narendra Modi. Take a glance of the latest facts and figures on Sujalam Sufalam Yojana Empowering rural communities in managing drinking water with WASMO Gujarat has been a State where 20% area had 71% water resources and the remaining 80% areas had merely 29% water resources and rural regions have been most affected by this crisis facing the problem of sufficient clean drinking water. It was Shri Narendra Modi’s political nerve which turned this crisis into an opportunity. He created a ‘Special Purpose Vehicle’ called WASMO (Water and Sanitation Management Organization) in 2002 to empower the rural communities in managing drinking water supply and sanitation. Discover further on this Dynamic force to decentralize Gujarat's Rural Water Supply Gujarat all set to create world's largest manmade freshwater reservoir in the sea It is a well-known proverb that "Little drops of water make a mighty ocean". However, with reference to Gujarat's Kalpasar Project, the proverb will soon be rephrased to "Little drops of water make a mighty dam!" Shri Narendra Modi has worked tirelessly over many years to address the issues of water scarcity and make this project a huge success. With his mission of "Per Drop, More Crop", the State of Gujarat eagerly awaits to create another global landmark! Learn more on the promising Kalpasar Project Water was seen a reason behind Guj's problems, now it will be reason for Guj's progress: Shri Modi Speaking on the importance of water management, Shri Narendra Modi says that the people of Gujarat are such that they not only think of the wellbeing of the present generations but also think of the happiness of the future generations. Learn more on the Chief Minister's thoughts on Water conservation Must read blog penned by Shri Modi on World Water Day Gujarat begins research on generating power from flowing canal water Earlier in the year 2012, Shri Narendra Modi dedicated world’s first-of-its-kind 'Canal Top Solar Power' Pilot Project to generate electricity from solar panels and said that research too has begun on generating hydroelectricity from flowing canal water. More on the innovative steps to manage water resources! Media Buzz on Water Management in Gujarat Training the young in water conservation Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) to generate power from treated water Surat to execute Gujarat's first round the clock water supply project State pulls off rare feat in reaping Sun, saving water Gujarat plans to develop two waterfront cities Other Recent News The Folk Fair of Tarnetar: Popular and Prestigious Heritage of Saurashtra Shri Modi felicitated in Gir Somnath and Botad districts Forthcoming events in September 2013 to be addressed by Shri Narendra Modi Gujarat bags State of the Year award for innovation driven e-governance US trade delegation led by former US envoy Mr. Robert Blackwill pays courtesy visit to Gujarat CM File tracking system in government offices soon in Gujarat:Minister Genetic improvement centre for livestock to come up in Amreli Gujarat women script unique chapter in conservation Surat Municipal Corporation to plant over 15L trees in one day