Rotary Club’s Rain Water Conservation Project aims to relief for water crisis

MUKESH SHARMA Kalimpong, The inaugural function of the Rain Water Sanitation Project/ Rain Water Reserve Conservation and Cleanliness Project prepared by the Rotary Club of Kalimpong at the Kalimpong College was held today.

 The function held under the presidentship of the College Management Committee, Kumar Chettri had the presence of the Rotary Club District Governor, Rotarian Dr Yogesh Verma as the chief guest. The said scheme has been prepared with an estimated cost of Rs 15 lakhs. A water tank which can conserve approximately up to 1.5lakh ltrs rain water has been constructed. The water accumulated will be used at various areas of the College with the help of water pumps.

 The College Principal, Dr RP Dhakal in his address said that water scarcity issue has not only taken a toll over the hills but also the plain areas in the recent times. If this is condition keeps on ascending then in the near future it is possible for IIIrd World War to be initiated due to this crisis, he stressed. Highlighting the importance of water, he exampled India’s oppose against the construction of dam by China at the River Brahmaputra. Saying that the project by Rotary Club shall bring some relief to the College, its staffs and its students, he thanked the Club for the helpful initiative.

 The President of Rotary Club of Kalimpong, Dr DP Pandey was also presented a eulogy letter on behalf of the College. Dr Pandey giving brief details about the project expressed his gratitude towards the Rotary Clubs of Scotland, KELSO, SELKIRK and Castle Douglas for their support to the project. 

The project will not only help but will also teach the Administration and organizations about water conservation, he added. The chief guest appreciating the initiative of Rotary Club said that the Club has been working keeping in mind the issues, benefits and developments of the people. The Charter President of the Club, Brig. NK Gurung along with the College students of pressed the switched button of the project and the main keys were handed over to the College Principal.