Shimla stipulated 75 ponds Amrit Sarovar for water conservation to mark Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav

The administration in Shimla has linked the Amrit Mahotsav with water conservation at 75 ponds named Amrit Sarovar in the district.
The administration hoisted flags at 75 ponds with a message of water conservation to mark Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.
The primary function was organised at Sipur village, where 96-year-old Moti Ram was invited to hoist the flag. Deputy Commissioner Aditya Negi attended the process.
With the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the administration, in a short time, completed the construction of 75 Amrit Sarovar in the district.
The Deputy Commissioner said the construction of Amrit Sarovar was challenging, especially due to harsh topographical conditions. "Our team did well. We succeeded in constructing 75 ponds within time," he said.
After constructing the ponds, Negi said, "We decided to inaugurate ponds especially — by hoisting flags at each pond on Independence Day."
"On each pond, the senior-most village resident was invited to hoist the Tricolour. This was an initiative of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav as water conservation is no less than patriotism," Negi told IANS.
He said the government led by Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur actively supported this mission, making it happen quickly.
The government, through different programmes, endeavoured water conservation.
He said locals had been linked with the Amrit Sarovar campaign in a way as they would look after the ponds. Many villages have plans to convert these ponds into picnic spots. "This is how the idea of the Prime Minister has ensured community participation," he added.