India's first ever ‘Amrit Sarovar’ inaugurated in Uttar Pradesh’s Rampur

Uttar Pradesh has now become home to the country’s first-ever ‘Amrit Sarovar’ which was inaugurated in Rampur district. The inauguration was done by the union minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi and state’s Jal Shakti Minister Swatantra Dev Singh on Friday.

So Amrit Sarovar in Rampur is basically one of 789 ponds which the Uttar Pradesh government will develop. Nearly INR 60 lakh were spent in the creation of this water body. As per Swatantra Dev Singh, this will not just help in preserving groundwater but also promote tourism in the state.
The government will also be ensuring greenery in and around the water bodies region. And for this project, the forest and horticulture departments will come together with the Jal Shakti ministry.

This #AmritSarovar in Patwai, Rampur will not only help in protecting the environment, conserving water; it will also be an attraction for people of nearby areas. Along with various entertainment facilities, boating is also available in this "Amrit Sarovar". @PMOIndia @CMOfficeUP pic.twitter.com/iden4G42jJ

— Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi (@naqvimukhtar) May 13, 2022

Singh said that the UP government has taken an important step towards water conservation with the inauguration of the first Amrit Sarovar. He further stated, “In the coming years, there will be no shortage of water in the state. The government is making arrangements for continuous availability of water”.

The Union Minister also applauded the efforts of the state in creating the first ever Amrit Sarovar in a record time. He said that such developments are crucial in promoting tourism as well as conserving water. And it is the result of participation of common people, villagers and gram panchayat along with district administration.