Archive · 21 Aug 2026
Thousands Join Nashik Walkathon Promoting Soil And Water Conservation
Thousands of people in Nashik joined a walk to talk about saving water and soil.
The event was called “Walk for Water.”
It was organised by the Soil and Water Conservation Department.
The walk remembered former Chief Minister Sudhakarrao Naik on his birth anniversary.
Officials said people should use water and soil carefully.
They also asked everyone to help protect these resources for the future.
Participants promised to conserve water.
Government programmes are working on rainwater harvesting, water storage and better irrigation.
Thousands of citizens, officials, employees and students joined the “Walk for Water” Maha Walkathon in Nashik.
The Soil and Water Conservation Department organised the event to mark former Chief Minister Sudhakarrao Naik’s birth anniversary.
Divisional Commissioner Dr Pravin Gedam urged citizens to use soil and water carefully and remember the message, “Save Water, Recharge Water.”
Participants took a pledge to conserve water, while officials highlighted watershed development, rainwater harvesting and micro-irrigation efforts.
The walk began and ended at Dongre Vasatigruha Ground, passing through Ashok Stambh; participants were recognised with certificates and lucky-draw prizes.
- Who
- The Soil and Water Conservation Department organised the event, with officials, citizens, employees and students participating. Divisional Commissioner Dr Pravin Gedam addressed the gathering.
- What
- A Maha Walkathon called “Walk for Water” was held to spread awareness about soil and water conservation.
- When
- The event was held on the morning described in the report; August 21 is observed as Water Conservation Day in memory of Sudhakarrao Naik’s birth anniversary.
- Where
- The walk began at Dongre Vasatigruha Ground in Nashik, proceeded via Ashok Stambh and returned to Dongre Vasatigruha.
- Why
- The event aimed to encourage careful use and conservation of soil and water, especially among younger people, for future water security.
- Event
- Maha Walkathon – Walk for Water
- Location
- Dongre Vasatigruha Ground, Nashik
- Organiser
- Soil and Water Conservation Department of the State Government
- Theme
- Soil and water conservation awareness
- Water Conservation Day
- August 21, observed on former Chief Minister Sudhakarrao Naik’s birth anniversary
- Route
- Dongre Vasatigruha, via Ashok Stambh, and back to Dongre Vasatigruha
- Recognition
- The first three finishers and seven lucky-draw winners received certificates