Hi Friends,

Even as I launch this today ( my 80th Birthday ), I realize that there is yet so much to say and do. There is just no time to look back, no time to wonder,"Will anyone read these pages?"

With regards,
Hemen Parekh
27 June 2013

Now as I approach my 90th birthday ( 27 June 2023 ) , I invite you to visit my Digital Avatar ( www.hemenparekh.ai ) – and continue chatting with me , even when I am no more here physically

Thursday, 5 December 2024

Water : Getting Scarce – and Fast

 


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Extract from the article:

 

The ATE Foundation has initiated a transformative project to revive 5,000 waterbodies, benefiting 7,000 villages in India since 2016.

 

The project is a response to farmer suicides in Maharashtra, aiming to bring life back to parched lands by rejuvenating lakes, ponds, and tanks.

 

This initiative showcases a remarkable effort to address ecological challenges and provide sustainable resources to communities across the country.

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My Take:

 

Not a Drop To Drink

 

"In my blog on water crises, I touched upon the looming Water Wars and advocated for innovative solutions like harvesting water from air and solar-powered desalination.

 

The ATE Foundation's work to rejuvenate waterbodies echoes the urgency I highlighted in finding new water sources and conserving existing ones. Their efforts align with the need to secure water resources for a sustainable future."

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Farmers Committing Suicides

 

"In my blog addressing farmer suicides due to water scarcity, I highlighted the vicious cycle of agricultural distress stemming from inadequate water infrastructure.

 

The delayed dam projects and mismanagement of water resources leading to farmer debts and tragedies mirror the situation in Maharashtra.

 

The ATE Foundation's intervention to revive waterbodies underscores the critical role of water availability in farming sustainability and livelihood protection."

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Call to Action:

 

To the ATE Foundation:

 

Your commitment to water conservation and rural rejuvenation is commendable.

 

I urge you to expand your initiatives and collaborate with governmental bodies to scale up efforts for sustainable water management and agricultural resilience in more regions across India.

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With regards,

 

Hemen Parekh

 

www.My-Teacher.in

 

www.HemenParekh.ai  /  06  Dec  2024

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