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]
| Jal Utsav | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Cultural festival focusing on water conservation |
| Dates | November 15-25, annually |
| Location(s) | Dudhala, Amreli district, Gujarat, India |
| Coordinates | 21°41′N 71°22′E / 21.68°N 71.36°E |
| Country | India |
| Inaugurated | 2023 |
| Founders | Dholakia Foundation & Government of Gujarat |
| Attendance | 125,000 |
| Website | Official Jal Utsav Website |
Background and objectives edit
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 edit
The festival includes:
- Water sports and activities
- Cultural evenings with music and dance performances
- Educational workshops on water conservation
- amusements in carnivals [7]
Significance and impact edit
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.[8][2]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "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.
- ^ "FIRST JAL UTSAV INAUGURATED BY GUJARAT GOVERNOR SHRI ACHARYA DEVVRAT AND GUJARAT CHIEF MINISTER SHRI BHUPENDRA PATEL". www.dehlidailytimes.com. Retrieved 2024-05-10.
- ^ IN, FashionNetwork com. "Hari Krishna Exports' Dholakia Foundation launches 'Jal Utsav' with Gujarat Government". FashionNetwork.com. Retrieved 2024-04-25.