Emerging as a beacon of environmental conservation
Pune, Maharashtra – Hindu Janajagruti Samiti has been consistently conducting the ‘Khadakwasla Reservoir Protection Campaign’ for the past 23 years. This sustained, tireless and inspiring initiative is organised annually with the active participation of Khadakwasla villagers and socially conscious citizens of Pune. This year marks the 24th year of the campaign.
The campaign was inaugurated by Bhimrao (Anna) Tapkir, sitting BJP MLA from the Khadakwasla constituency, with the traditional coconut-breaking ceremony.
Human chain formed to safeguard sanctity of the reservoir
With the resolve to preserve the sanctity of the reservoir during Dhulivandan and Rangpanchami, volunteers of the Samiti, residents of Khadakwasla village and the local administration jointly formed a human chain around the reservoir.
The campaign was conducted from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., during which more than 200 devout citizens from Pune city and surrounding areas stood holding awareness placards. Citizens from Pargaon, Daund, Saswad, Talegaon, Bhor, Shirwal, Manjari and Pune city participated in the initiative.
A beacon of environmental conservation
The campaign has achieved complete success every year. Since its inception, not a single person has entered the reservoir during the campaign hours.
Driven by a steadfast commitment to protecting nature and water resources, the initiative has emerged as a beacon of environmental conservation. The Hindu Janajagruti Samiti has been working selflessly to ensure that no one enters the dam waters and that the reservoir remains free from pollution.
Dignitaries present
The event was graced by several dignitaries, including Shri. Bhimrao (Anna) Tapkir (MLA, Khadakwasla), Dhanshree Dattatray Kolhe (BJP Corporator, Pune Municipal Corporation), Dattatray Kolhe (State Secretary, BJP OBC Morcha, Maharashtra), Sarang Navale (Former President, BJP Yuva Morcha, Khadakwasla), Atul Bhos (Senior Police Inspector, Nanded City Police Station), Sachin Ghule (Hindu Rashtra Samanvay Samiti), and Parag Gokhale (Hindu Janajagruti Samiti).
Speaking on the occasion, MLA Bhimrao (Anna) Tapkir stated, “The Samiti is working selflessly to ensure that no one enters the dam waters and to prevent water pollution. All citizens should strive to keep our water sources safe and clean.”
The campaign was conducted jointly by the Hindu Janajagruti Samiti, villagers of Khadakwasla, the police, the administration, aware citizens and like-minded organisations. Many citizens appreciated the initiative following the awareness drive, and the police and administration extended commendable co-operation.
Campaign to continue on 8 March
The campaign will also be conducted on Rangpanchami, 8 March. The Hindu Janajagruti Samiti has appealed to citizens to participate in large numbers.
