To celebrate Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav to mark the 75th anniversary of India's independence, the Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation, Ministry of Jal Shakti in collaboration with National Dam Safety Authority, Central Water Commission, Cauvery & Southern Rivers Organisation Central Water Commission, Coimbatore and Water Resources Department, Tamil Nadu organized an outreach programme under the aegis of "Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav(AKAM)" on the theme " Promoting Dam Tourism" at Sathanur Dam.
The following activities were performed:
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Awareness meeting with stakeholders on improved water resources management was conducted on 13th July-2023..
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“Water Awareness March” was conducted on 13th July-2023 in the main streets of Sathanur town on Water Conservation, Water Pollution, and cleanliness of water bodies.
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"Tree Plantation campaign" near Sathanur Dam to sensitize common people regarding the role of trees with regard to water conservation, improving water quality and quantity, reducing soil erosion, water infiltration, groundwater recharge and increase in biodiversity in the area.
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Organization of lake festival cultural activities with the involvement of common people and local authorities thereby promoting the local traditions/culture & increasing awareness through dance performances /Cultural Events/ musical performances/ stage performances etc. A large cross-section of people representing different demographic age groups attended the event.
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Painting Competition for School Children were conducted at Govt Higher Secondary School, Sathanur on 12th July-2023 on the theme of water conservation/ Save water etc.
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Departmental staff, senior leaders, school children, local bodies etc participated in the event with great enthusiasm. Around 360 participants from the neighbouring locality came to participate in the event.