Sikkim Minister Sonam Lama attends national water resources meeting in Rajasthan

Minister for Ecclesiastical, PHE, and Water Resources Department, Ven Sonam Lama, represented Sikkim at the All India Water Resources meeting held in Rajasthan. The high-level conference brought together policymakers and officials from across the nation to discuss pressing issues related to water conservation, sustainable management, and inter-state cooperation.

The meeting was chaired by C. R. Paatil, Hon’ble Minister of Jal Shakti, Government of India. Dignitaries in attendance included Bhajan Lal Sharma, Chief Minister of Rajasthan; Dr. Manik Saha, Chief Minister of Tripura; Dr. B. D. Mishra, Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh; and Mukesh Agnihotri, Deputy Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh.

Sonam Lama presented Sikkim’s initiatives in water conservation, emphasizing eco-friendly practices, watershed management, and rural drinking water projects aimed at ensuring water security. He underscored the importance of innovative approaches and community participation in addressing water-related challenges.

The conference served as a platform for states and union territories to exchange ideas and collaborate on sustainable water resource management policies. A collective resolution was adopted to strengthen national water sustainability efforts through policy reforms, technology integration, and enhanced public participation.