• On September 14, 2019 the union minister for environment, forest and climate change Shri Prakash  Javadekar (also Information & Broadcasting minister) flagged off a bus named “Jaldoot” in Pune, Maharashtra which showcases the importance of water conservation.
• This bus which is redesigned to create “Jaldoot: Travelling Exhibition on Jalshakti Abhiyan”, would travel to 8 districts of Maharashtra for 2 months an would also convey to people about the work of govt. in last 100 days, along with bold initiatives and decisions undertaken.

 Key points

• The bus was developed by Regional Outreach Bureau(ROB) of Pune under the ministry of information and broadcasting in association with MSRTC (Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation). Oath on ‘swachhta’(cleanliness) was undertaken in the event, administered by Javdekar.
• The aim of jal shakti ministry to provide piped drinking water by 2024 was reminded.
• Members present: Girish Bapat and Supria Sule(both Members of Parliament(MP)), Satyendra Sharan- Director General of ROB, RN Mishra- director general of Press Information Bureau(PIB)- west zone and other officials were present.