Arunahcal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein launched the 15-day Jal Utsav campaign in Namsai yesterday. The Jal Utsav campaign is part of a broader national initiative led by the National Jal Jeevan Mission and the Ministry of Jal Shakti to foster a nationwide movement for sustainable water management. Mr. Mein on the occasion emphasized the need for collective responsibility and sustained community ownership of government infrastructure, particularly assets created under the Jal Jeevan Mission. He announced a special appreciation award for the village demonstrating exemplary participation and ownership in the campaign. Led by the Deputy Chief Minister the members present took the Jal Utsav Oath, pledging to uphold the principles of Respect, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Recharge water resources. The Jal Utsav campaign will run from November 6 to November 24, covering 20 aspirational districts, including Namsai in Arunachal Pradesh. Activities are designed to deepen understanding of water resources and encourage collective action for sustainable management.