Hyderabad, Mar 12 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Rajasekhara Reddy today said that conservation of water was the most important aspect in the present context.

While making all out efforts to provide water under lift irrigation, the state government was contemplating conservation of water through Micro irrigation on a largescale.

Similarly, efforts were being made for bringing water from Krishna and Godavari rivers. Conservation of water for drinking purposes should also be taken up in a big way, he said adding for this, citizen participation was very essential.

The Chief Minister unveiled a Mascot brought out by the Hyderabad Metro Water supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB) here in connection with the World Water Day celebrations.

The Chief Minister directed the officials to concentrate on educating the public on water conservation, rain water harvesting, prevent overflow of drinking water, besides taking necessary steps for convincing them about the importance of reducing, reusing and recycling of water and to act responsibly towards this scarce natural resource.

HMWSSB Managing Director K S Jawahar Reddy, while explaining about the features of the Mascot, which resembles drops of water, said that it had a universal appeal for all stakeholders irrespective of age.

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