With a view to conserve water for the future, the Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendar Modi Ji has launched a new initiative named Mission Amrit Sarovar on 24th April 2022.The Mission is aimed at developing and rejuvenating 75 water bodies in each district of the country as a part of the celebration of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav.

In connection with this, the SERI Team visited the Village Pond of Vasad Village in Anand district of Gujarat. The pond area in Vasad village will be levelled, concreted and works related to creation of stoned pathways for walking, installation of light poles, drainage system and connecting it with the main sewer line for waste water and overflowing water disposals shall be laid, plantation of green vegetation will be taken up, creation of a cricket ground for public recreational and participation purposes and boundary fencing will be carried out.

The rejuvenation and beautification will be carried out by digging, cleaning of the weeds in the water body, strengthening of the side walls with stones, laying of the pathways, installation of light poles and seating benches, plantation of shrubs, trees including beneficial and medicinal ones and other plantations and vegetations shall be carried out.