Uma Bharti speaking at valedictory function of India Rivers Week, 2014
Channel: IndiaWater Portal
Date: 2015-01-04

Uma Bharati, Union Minister of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation hailed the first ever event on the vital issue. She emphasized “if we want to save our rivers, the first step is to ensure that no untreated effluent or sewage is mixed with treated water and finds its way into our rivers.” Speaking on the issue of interlinking of rivers, she clarified that strict environmental regulations will be enforced while taking up the project. “River based projects may be a painful choice, but we cannot close our doors to it as it yields ‘rich dividends’ for the people”, she said.