Bengaluru, Oct 8 (PTI) The Karnataka government to launch 'Neeriddre Nale' (Water is Future), an initiative that aims to revive natural and traditional water sources and improve groundwater level across 525 gram panchayats identified as groundwater overexploited areas, Minister for Minor Irrigation N S Boseraju said on Wednesday.
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM D K Shivakumar will formally launch the program on Thursday, he said.
"The initiative aims to lay a strong foundation for a water-secure and prosperous Karnataka by reviving natural and traditional water sources and improving groundwater levels. The innovative "Neeriddre Nale" concept seeks to create public awareness about water conservation, develop strategic plans for sustainable water management, and make citizens act