What is the aim of the MoU signed between Namami Gange

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The Union Minister for Jal Shakti, Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat presided over the Namami Gange : Universities Connect event where an agreement was signed with 49 universities to foster awareness among the youth on water conservation in general and river rejuvenation in particular . The MoU aims to bring the student community to the forefront of the mass movement for creating a sustainable ecosystem of our rivers . The event will also be historical towards creating knowledge - based short - term programmes, training sessions, and fostering more research on the water sector . Through the NMCG initiative, many higher educational institutions pledged their support towards the cause of river rejuvenation and water conservation and created holistic platforms for younger generations to become conscious participants towards a sustainable ecosystem . The theme of the event was ‘ Igniting Young Minds, Rejuvenating Rivers ’.