What new Jal Shakti Minister C R Paatil says

Newly appointed Jal Shakti Minister C R Paatil has pledged to turn "jal shakti" (water power) into "rashtra shakti" (national power), emphasising the sacred duty of conserving and enhancing India's water resources.

Paatil, a Cabinet minister from Gujarat, made these remarks soon after his appointment in the first cabinet meeting of the Modi government's new term.

"It is a moment of immense pride and inspiration for me to thank Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi Sir for entrusting me with the responsibility of Jal Shakti Ministry. I express my deep gratitude for this important responsibility," Paatil, the Lok Sabha member from Navsari in Gujarat, tweeted on X.

Highlighting the significance of water conservation, Paatil added that the conservation and enhancement of water resources of our country is a sacred cause.

"I will work with my dedication and devotion to achieve this. Under the leadership of the Prime Minister, we will understand the importance of water, conserve it and ensure rich water resources for future generations," he stated.

Paatil, the BJP's Gujarat unit president who won the Navsari seat by a record margin, reiterated his commitment to transforming "jal shakti" into "rashtra shakti" under PM Modi's leadership.