New Delhi: All rivers are divine and the government will not neglect any of them in its zeal to rejuvenate Ganga, Minister for Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation Uma Bharti said in the Lok Sabha today.
"Every river is as divine as Ganga. The government will take care of Ganga, Yamuna and other rivers," she said while replying to a debate on the demands for grants of her ministry.
Ms Bharti was responding to those members who wanted to know why attention was being paid to only Ganga River by the government at a time when several rivers were facing the menace of pollution.
Rs 2,037 crore had been earmarked for the cleaning of Ganga, said Ms Bharti, adding that Rs 100 core for the development of embankments would be fully utilised within the course of the financial year.
The Lok Sabha later passed the demand for grants of the Water Resources Ministry by voice vote. Stressing that the NDA accords top priority to water management, Ms Bharti said the government would observe the first week of 2015-16 as water conservation week and the fiscal year as water conservation year.
Responding to the concerns of the states about river disputes, she said, "The differences should be termed as issues and not disputes."
Ms Bharti said every effort would be made to resolve water sharing problems between Andhra Pradesh and the newly-formed state of Telangana.
The Minister said she would be willing to hold a meeting with the Chief Ministers of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana to resolve their water issues.
"Every river is as divine as Ganga. The government will take care of Ganga, Yamuna and other rivers," she said while replying to a debate on the demands for grants of her ministry.
Ms Bharti was responding to those members who wanted to know why attention was being paid to only Ganga River by the government at a time when several rivers were facing the menace of pollution.
The Lok Sabha later passed the demand for grants of the Water Resources Ministry by voice vote. Stressing that the NDA accords top priority to water management, Ms Bharti said the government would observe the first week of 2015-16 as water conservation week and the fiscal year as water conservation year.
Advertisement
Ms Bharti said every effort would be made to resolve water sharing problems between Andhra Pradesh and the newly-formed state of Telangana.
Advertisement
COMMENTS
Advertisement
Delhi Pollution Under Control Centres Shut Amid Protest Over Fee Hike Delhi Pollution Under Control Centres To Be Shut From July 15: Petrol Pump Owners Everyday Batteries Linked To "Forever Chemicals" Contamination: Study 'Entire NEET Paper Solved In 45 Minutes Before Exam?': Top Court To Centre "Had God On My Side": Donald Trump Recounts Being Shot At During Rally 32 Dead In Bangladesh Unrest, Protesters Set Fire To State TV Headquarters "Every Time I Try To Eat Healthy" - Video Creator's Editing Skills Amaze Internet Watch: Comedian's Wholesome Interaction With Indian-Origin Woman Is Viral Donald Trump Accepts Republican Nomination Amid Chants Of USA From Crowd Track Latest News Live on NDTV.com and get news updates from India and around the world.