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Gujarat's jal utsav celebrates water, life, and sustainability.

In a celebration of water, life, and sustainability, India’s first carbon-neutral festival, Jal Utsav, was held from November 15-25 at Het Ni Haveli, Lathi Dudhali in Gujarat’s Amreli district. Presented by the Dholakia Foundation in collaboration with the Government of Gujarat, the water-themed festival addressed diverse issues focusing on water conservation, while offering various activities to visitors in a carnival-like atmosphere. It was inaugurated by Bhupendrabhai Patel, the Chief Minister of Gujarat; and Governor of the State Acharya Devvrat. Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister said, “In Saurashtra, almost everyone is experiencing water scarcity. However, today, in this region with high salinity, the lakes are full of rainwater, thanks to a splendid initiative by the state government and the Dholakia Foundation.” The governor said that the Jal Utsav is a celebration of water, which is life itself. The Jal Utsav saw wide participation with the number reac