More than three lakh people across all 36 districts of Maharashtra have joined the ‘Maha Walkathon’ to spread awareness about soil and water conservation. Speaking at the state-level event at Worli in Mumbai, Soil and Water Conservation Minister Sanjay Rathod said the initiative aims to build a water-secure Maharashtra by encouraging greater public participation, particularly among the youth.
The three-kilometre walkathon began near Aarey Milk Colony and concluded at Madraswadi along the Coastal Road. The event was organised by the Soil and Water Conservation Department on the birth anniversary of former Chief Minister late Sudhakarrao Naik, who promoted the ‘Pani Adva, Pani Jirva’ movement.
The event also featured a water conservation pledge, tree watering and a song conveying the message of saving soil and water. Several senior government officials, along with actors Pushkar Shrotri, Rajnish Duggal and Jackie Bhagnani, former cricketer Irfan Pathan, were among those present.
