Shipra Pathak Commends Cleanliness Initiatives at Maha Kumbh, Calls on Citizens to Take Action
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Synopsis
Shipra Pathak, the renowned 'Water Woman of India,' has praised the cleanliness at Maha Kumbh, urging citizens to actively participate in maintaining it. She emphasizes personal responsibility and highlights the importance of government initiatives.
Key Takeaways
- Shipra Pathak encourages citizen involvement in cleanliness efforts.
- Her campaign focuses on raising awareness about plastic waste.
- She praises Yogi Adityanath for his leadership during the event.
- Shipra's organization has planted millions of saplings.
- She emphasizes the importance of personal accountability in environmental conservation.
Prayagraj, Jan 22 (NationPress) Shipra Pathak, renowned as the "Water Woman of India," has voiced her profound admiration for the cleanliness efforts at the ongoing Maha Kumbh, highlighting that while the government can initiate programs, it is ultimately the responsibility of the citizens to contribute actively to the cause.
Leading the 'Ek Thaila, Ek Thali' campaign for water conservation and environmental protection at this grand event, Shipra commended Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for his dedication to environmental sustainability and spiritual governance. Her campaign during the Mahakumbh focuses on raising awareness about cleanliness, especially regarding plastic waste, urging everyone to take ownership and maintain the sanctity of the holy site.
Reflecting on her lifelong mission, Shipra Pathak shared her profound bond with water, which she has cherished since childhood.
She expressed, “My parents named me Shipra after the river, and since then, I’ve felt a strong bond with water. During my travels abroad, I was amazed to see how clean the rivers were, despite not being worshipped as goddesses. That made me wonder why our rivers couldn’t be the same.”
Shipra has remarkably walked 13,000 kilometres to promote water and environmental conservation and is actively engaged in numerous initiatives.
Her organisation, Panchtatva, has attracted 1.5 million members and has successfully planted 2.5 million saplings along riverbanks, all part of her unwavering mission to restore the environment. At the Maha Kumbh, she is diligently working to disseminate the message of cleanliness through her campaign.
Shipra Pathak also stressed the significance of personal accountability in maintaining cleanliness. “While the government can launch schemes, it is up to us, the citizens, to take necessary action. I urge everyone not to rely on the government for every solution. I will remain here throughout the Maha Kumbh and clean any plastics I see. Our goal is to plant 5,000,000 saplings during this time after the end of Maha Kumbh,” she asserted.
Earlier on January 21, expressing her gratitude towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi, she acknowledged his vision to elevate the Maha Kumbh to a global event. She lauded Yogi Adityanath for his relentless efforts in ensuring cleanliness and order at the Kumbh, particularly at the revered Triveni Sangam.
“The level of cleanliness here is extraordinary, and it reflects the leadership of Yogi Adityanath, who has managed this event with such devotion. He is not just a Chief Minister; he is a Sadhak, Yogi, and Sanyasi, and his work speaks for itself,” she remarked.
Shipra shared an anecdote from her recent journey walking from Ayodhya to Rameswaram. “When I told people in Karnataka that I came from Ayodhya, they immediately responded, ‘That’s Yogi’s Uttar Pradesh.’ This illustrates how profoundly his leadership has impacted people, from Kashmir to Kanyakumari, and how he is widely respected for his service,” she concluded.
Shipra Pathak’s unwavering commitment to environmental conservation and her ongoing efforts to raise awareness during the Maha Kumbh underscore her dedication to making India’s rivers, forests, and surroundings cleaner and more sustainable for future generations.
