<p>Water conservationist and Ramon Magsaysay awardee Rajendra Singh was conferred with Basavasri award instituted by Panchamasali Mahapeeth of Kudalasangama on Sunday.<br /><br /></p>.<p>Rajendra Singh from Alwar district in Rajasthan is acclaimed for his pioneering work in community-based efforts in water harvesting and water management. He was feted with the award carries a purse of Rs 25,000 and a gold plaque at the second ‘Basava Sankranti’ programme organised at Kudalasangama.<br /><br />Receiving the award Rajendra Singh demanded that the Karnataka government implement a new river policy with the aim of protecting its rivers and water bodies from pollution by the mining lobby and industries.<br /><br /> The nation’s water woes can be resolved only when rainwater is conserved and traditional water conservation practices are revived, said the waterman of India. He later interacted with farmers.</p>
<p>Water conservationist and Ramon Magsaysay awardee Rajendra Singh was conferred with Basavasri award instituted by Panchamasali Mahapeeth of Kudalasangama on Sunday.<br /><br /></p>.<p>Rajendra Singh from Alwar district in Rajasthan is acclaimed for his pioneering work in community-based efforts in water harvesting and water management. He was feted with the award carries a purse of Rs 25,000 and a gold plaque at the second ‘Basava Sankranti’ programme organised at Kudalasangama.<br /><br />Receiving the award Rajendra Singh demanded that the Karnataka government implement a new river policy with the aim of protecting its rivers and water bodies from pollution by the mining lobby and industries.<br /><br /> The nation’s water woes can be resolved only when rainwater is conserved and traditional water conservation practices are revived, said the waterman of India. He later interacted with farmers.</p>
