*MCC launches Jal Diwali – ‘Water for Women, Women for Water Campaign’ aims to empower women in water governance*
*Mayor & Commissioner flag off educational tour of women SHGs to water works sector 12 & 39*
Chandigarh, November 7:- Aiming at empowering women in water governance, the Municipal Corporation Chandigarh has launched ‘Jal Diwali-Women for water, Water for women’ campaign, under the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) and DAY-NULM.
City Mayor, Sh. Anup Gupta and Ms. Anindita Mitra, IAS, Municipal Commissioner today launched the campaign and flagged off an educational tour of 37 women SHG groups to water works sector 12 and sector 39 as ‘Amrut Mitra’.
While sharing about the campaign, Sh. Anup Gupta, the Mayor said that the primary objective of the Jal Diwali campaign is to empower and inspire women through the participation of SHGs as “Amrut Mitra” in the city beautiful. The visit to the water works aimed to provide these women with a comprehensive understanding of the processes involved in supplying clean and safe drinking water to households.
He said that by offering this firsthand experience, the Municipal Corporation Chandigarh aims to foster a sense of belongingness and ownership among women towards the water infrastructure. The campaign showcases the city’s unwavering commitment to ensuring clean water for all residents and strives to ignite a sense of empowerment among the visiting SHGs.
He expressed his enthusiasm for the campaign, stating, “Jal Diwali is an important step towards women’s active participation in water governance. By involving and empowering women, we can create a more inclusive and sustainable society. I am confident that this campaign will inspire these women to become catalysts for positive change in their own communities.”
MC Commissioner Ms. Anindita Mitra, IAS emphasized the significance of the campaign, saying, “Water is a precious resource, and it is crucial that we engage all members of society, including women, in its governance. The Jal Diwali campaign aims to educate and empower women, enabling them to contribute effectively towards the sustainable management of water resources. We hope that this experience will encourage the participating SHGs to take similar initiatives within their communities, thus building a more sustainable and healthier future for all.”
She said that the Jal Diwali – Women for Water, Water for Women campaign represents a remarkable collaboration between AMRUT and DAY-NULM, demonstrating the collective commitment to promoting gender equality and sustainable water management. This initiative serves as a stepping stone towards achieving the goal of providing clean and sustainable water resources for all residents of Chandigarh, she added.
