Rotary Club’s Rain Water Conservation Project aims to relief for water crisis
MUKESH SHARMA
Kalimpong, August 28:
The inaugural function
of the Rain Water Sanitation Project/ Rain Water Reserve Conservation and
Cleanliness Project prepared by the Rotary Club of Kalimpong at the Kalimpong
College was held today. The function held under the presidentship of the
College Management Committee, Kumar Chettri had the presence of the Rotary Club
District Governor, Rotarian Dr Yogesh Verma as the chief guest. The said scheme
has been prepared with an estimated cost of Rs 15 lakhs.
A water tank which can
conserve approximately up to 1.5lakh ltrs rain water has been constructed. The
water accumulated will be used at various areas of the College with the help of
water pumps.
The College Principal,
Dr RP Dhakal in his address said that water scarcity issue has not only taken a
toll over the hills but also the plain areas in the recent times. If this is
condition keeps on ascending then in the near future it is possible for IIIrd
World War to be initiated due to this crisis, he stressed. Highlighting the
importance of water, he exampled India’s oppose against the construction of dam
by China at the River Brahmaputra. Saying that the project by Rotary Club shall
bring some relief to the College, its staffs and its students, he thanked the
Club for the helpful initiative.
The President of Rotary
Club of Kalimpong, Dr DP Pandey was also presented a eulogy letter on behalf of
the College.
Dr Pandey giving brief
details about the project expressed his gratitude towards the Rotary Clubs of
Scotland, KELSO, SELKIRK and Castle Douglas for their support to the project.
The project will not only help but will also teach the Administration and
organizations about water conservation, he added.
The chief guest
appreciating the initiative of Rotary Club said that the Club has been working
keeping in mind the issues, benefits and developments of the people.
The Charter President
of the Club, Brig. NK Gurung along with the College students of pressed the
switched button of the project and the main keys were handed over to the
College Principal.
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