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Agriculture
Over 300,000 Join Maharashtra’s Maha Walkathon to Promote Soil and Water Conservation
✍️ Mid-Day
🗓 22 Aug 2026, 02:48 PM
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More than three lakh citizens participated in the Maha Walkathon across Maharashtra, a mass drive to highlight soil and water conservation.
The Maha Walkathon, organised as a statewide awareness drive, saw participation exceeding 300,000 individuals from various districts of Maharashtra.
The march focused on educating the public about the critical need to preserve soil health and conserve water resources, aligning with the state’s broader environmental goals.
Organisers emphasized that collective citizen action is essential to combat soil erosion and water scarcity, urging participants to adopt sustainable practices in daily life.
Mid‑Day reported that the event concluded without any major incidents, reflecting strong community support for ecological initiatives.
The march focused on educating the public about the critical need to preserve soil health and conserve water resources, aligning with the state’s broader environmental goals.
Organisers emphasized that collective citizen action is essential to combat soil erosion and water scarcity, urging participants to adopt sustainable practices in daily life.
Mid‑Day reported that the event concluded without any major incidents, reflecting strong community support for ecological initiatives.