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practices. They emphasised
that young people can play an
important role as change-
makers by spreading the
message of responsible water
use within their families and
communities.
Recognising the role of youth,
the Minister noted that
children represent the future
of the nation and will play a
critical role in the country’s
progress and environmental
stewardship in the years
ahead.
Strengthening Livelihoods
through Conservation

During the programme, the
Minister inaugurated 25
JALAJ Livelihood Centres, a
joint initiative of the Namami
Ganga Mission and the active participation in foster a deeper emotional,
Wildlife Institute of India (WII). conservation-linked economic cultural and environmental
The initiative aims to integrate activities.
connection with the Ganga
river conservation with Engaging Youth for River
and Yamuna. Students,
sustainable livelihood Conservation
teachers and principals from
opportunities for communities The programme also witnessed
living along the Ganga river the launch of the “Youth for schools across Delhi partici-
basin. Ganga – Youth for Yamuna” pated in the launch event. The

The JALAJ centres promote initiative under the Eco Roots campaign will expand across
community ownership of Foundation’s educational schools in Delhi-NCR, encour-
conservation efforts while outreach programme,
aging young people to take an
creating dignied livelihood supported by Namami Gange.
active role in spreading aware-
opportunities, with a special The initiative seeks to engage
emphasis on empowering students and young citizens in ness and promoting responsi-
women and encouraging their river conservation efforts and ble environmental practices.

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