With a focus on macro development and reforms, the budget is a good attempt at kickstarting economic growth over the next five years. The integrated approach to the management of our water resources will ensure optimising the use of these resources for the benefit of all. The target of providing drinking water to every house through the Har Ghar Jal program by 2024 under the Jal Jivan mission is very critical considering that water shortage is fast becoming a big concern.
(The author of this article is the Chairman and Managing Director of Kirloskar Brothers Limited (KBL))
(Published 05 July 2019, 13:46 IST)