DISTRICT LEVEL OBSERVANCE OF PANI PANCHAYAT PAKHYA FROM JANUARY 24
Bhubaneswar(23/01/2024): After the observance of the Pani Panchayat fortnight, 2024 in 117 Divisions of the State on January 16, 2024, the Pakhya now has reached the second phase for observance across 30 districts of the State on January 24, 2024.
The Pakhya gives us an opportunity to acknowledge the immense contribution being made by the Pani Panchayats and farmers in the water sector and to generate awareness amongst the stakeholders, across levels to be more aware about various facets of water governance. Various activities such as debate, essay, painting, quiz has been held for the purpose at district level and successful participants will be awarded in the district level celebration.
Exhibition of Model competitions amongst the first rankers from division level; Pani Panchayat Samabesha; Information Education Communication, Social Behavioural Change Communication (IEC/SBCC) activities through exhibitions and Rath etc will be held on the eve of district level observance of this fortnight.
Banners, brochures, logo, slogan, tagline, anthem, oath etc.have also been prepared to create the buzz. For the purpose, message of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik is being conveyed sensitizing the Pani Panchayat members, farmers and other important stakeholders on the various initiatives the Government is taking in the water sector and to acknowledge their contributions in Panchayats in water governance, participatory irrigation management and ensuring equity at the grassroot level. The Pani Panchayat Raths, carrying Information Education Communication Social Behavioural Change Communication (IEC/SBCC) materials and audio visuals, have in the meanwhile, after covering the projects, divisions and prominent places of the district will be returning to the district headquarters by January 24, 2024 .
