Madhyapradesh:15/5/17;The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today offered prayers at the temple at Narmada Udgam Sthal – the origin of the River Narmada. He addressed a large gathering at the conclusion of “Namaami Narmade – Narmada Seva Yatra,” at Amarkantak in Madhya Pradesh.
Speaking on the occasion, Swami Avdheshananda ji described the Prime Minister as a “Vikas Avatar” and said that the Prime Minister has inspired immense public awareness towards the cause of water conservation.
Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan said that the Narmada will be made one of the cleanest rivers in the world through people’s participation. He said water treatment plants would be set up in all 18 cities in Madhya Pradesh which fall along the banks of the Narmada. He added that the movement will not stop here, but will be extended to other rivers as well.
He expressed confidence that under Prime Minister Modi’s leadership, India will become a Vishvaguru. He also congratulated the Prime Minister on the upcoming third anniversary of the formation of the Union Government.