Actor Vasishta Simha is model ambassador for water conservation in Karnataka

For conservation of conventional water sources and enhancement of groundwater ranges in Karnataka, the Department of Minor Irrigation and Groundwater Development has named actor Vasishta Simha as its model ambassador.

To join with the youthful technology on water conservation, Vasishta Simha has been appointed because the model ambassador for the division, stated Minister for Minor Irrigation, Science and Technology N. S. Boseraju.

The actor would play an lively position in consciousness drives throughout Karnataka, together with campaigns on lake rejuvenation, rainwater harvesting, and group participation. The Minister added that Vasishta Simha has agreed to function the ambassador with none remuneration.

The division is launching a particular initiative titled ‘Neeriddre Nale – Water is Future’, and it is going to be rolled out by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM D. Ok. Shivakumar on October 9, stated Mr. Boseraju.

Citing the Karnataka Economic Survey 2024–25, the Minister famous that almost 60% of the State’s complete agricultural land relies on borewells, a pointy improve from 37% a couple of many years in the past. This development highlights the rising dependence on groundwater throughout farming communities, particularly in drought-prone and rain-fed areas, the place borewells have develop into the first supply of irrigation.

The Minister cautioned that this reliance has led to a gradual decline in groundwater ranges.