Karnataka is committed to water security: Priyank

NT Bureau

Bengaluru

Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on Tuesday said the state is committed to exploring cutting-edge technologies and fostering partnerships to ensure sustainable access to clean water and sanitation for all. "We have received an overwhelming response from participants from across the globe who are keen to share their vision and learnings at this summit," Kharge, Minister for Rural Development, Panchayat Raj, and IT& BT, said.

According to him, the summit is a pivotal initiative aimed at uniting government, industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and researchers to tackle the urgent challenges of water scarcity and sanitation in our rural areas. Revenue Minister Krishna Byregowda, who was also present at the inaugural session of the summit, said, "This summit embodies our commitment to harness innovative solutions that will address the pressing challenges of water scarcity and sanitation in our rural areas." Experts will discuss strategies for securing water for the future, the role of technology in water conservation, and the implementation of tech solutions and awareness initiatives related to sanitation in both urban and rural areas, he added.