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Genre | Cultural festival focusing on water conservation |
Dates | November 15-25, annually |
Location(s) | Dudhala, Amreli district, Gujarat, India |
Inaugurated | 2023 |
Founders | Dholakia Foundation & Government of Gujarat |
Website | Official Jal Utsav Website |
Jal Utsav is an annual cultural festival held in Dudhala village, Amreli district, Gujarat, India. It is India's first carbon-neutral festival and focuses on celebrating water, life, and sustainability.[1] The event is organized by the Dholakia Foundation in collaboration with the Government of Gujarat.[2][3][4]
Background and objectives
Jal Utsav was first held from November 15 to 25, 2023, with the aim of raising awareness about water conservation. The festival offers a variety of activities designed to educate and engage visitors in a festive atmosphere, emphasizing sustainable practices.[5][6]
Main features
The festival includes:
- Water sports and activities
- Cultural evenings with music and dance performances
- Educational workshops on water conservation
Significance and impact
The festival attracts over 125,000 visitors annually, highlighting its role in promoting environmental awareness and community engagement in sustainability efforts. Jal Utsav also serves as a model for water conservation initiatives in India.[7][2]
See also
References
- ^ "India's first Carbon-neutral Festival: Jal Utsav". UN Decade on Restoration. Retrieved 2024-04-25.
- ^ a b "Gujarat's first Jal Utsav inaugurated in Amreli". The Economic Times. 2023-11-16. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 2024-04-25.
- ^ Presswire, EIN (2023-10-30). "Gujarat Government, Dholakia Foundation Welcomes UN Agencies and Hosts India's First-ever Carbon Neutral Water Festival". KRQE NEWS 13 -. Retrieved 2024-04-25.
- ^ "Gujarat Government, Dholakia Foundation Welcomes UN Agencies and Hosts India's First-ever Carbon Neutral Water Festival". www.dehlidailytimes.com. Retrieved 2024-04-25.
- ^ "Gujarat Government, Dholakia Foundation Welcomes UN Agencies and Hosts India's First-ever Carbon Neutral Water Festival". kalkinemedia.com. Retrieved 2024-04-25.
- ^ "Dholakia Foundation & Gujarat Govt.'s 'Jal Utsav' Promotes Water Conservation In Drought-Prone Amreli". Solitaire International Magazine - India’s leading B2B gem and jewellery magazine. 2024-03-28. Retrieved 2024-04-25.
- ^ IN, FashionNetwork com. "Hari Krishna Exports' Dholakia Foundation launches 'Jal Utsav' with Gujarat Government". FashionNetwork.com. Retrieved 2024-04-25.