Recognising this critical need for clean drinking water, The Sant Nirankari Charitable Foundation launched the Project Amrit  ‘Swachh Jal – Swachh Mann’ initiative on February 22, 2023, as part of the Amrit Mahotsav celebrations. Inspired by the teachings of Baba Hardev Singh Ji, the Foundation, under the guidance of Satguru Mata Sudiksha Ji Maharaj, organised the nationwide initiative to address water conservation and pollution.

Shri Joginder Sukhija Ji, Secretary of the Sant Nirankari Mission, highlighted the extensive reach of the ‘Amrit Project,’ which spanned across 27 states and union territories. The initiative encompassed 730 cities and 1130 locations, including prominent regions like Andhra Pradesh, Delhi, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal.

Approximately 5 lakh volunteers participated in the project, dedicating their efforts to clean and purify water bodies such as rivers, lakes, ponds, wells, and other natural and artificial water resources. Major rivers like the Ganga, Yamuna, Narmada, and Godavari were included in the campaign. Volunteers employed specialised tools to remove plastic, food waste, and debris from beaches, ghats, and riverbanks. Additionally, the initiative focused on environmental enhancement through tree planting and shrub cultivation.

A significant aspect of the initiative was the awareness campaign, which emphasized the importance of water conservation and the detrimental effects of pollution. Slogans, banners, hoardings, and messages about water conservation and avoiding waterborne diseases were displayed. The campaign also addressed the issue of plastic pollution, advocating for the reduction of single-use plastics through street plays, rallies, and human chains. The project received widespread recognition for maintaining ecological balance and preserving natural resources.

Over the course of the project, more than 1130 water body locations were cleaned in 700 cities across 27 states. The 5 lakh volunteers of the Sant Nirankari Mission dedicated 30,00,000 person-hours to revitalising 457 rivers, 220 lakes, 307 ponds, 43 sea shores, 71 canals, and 117 other water bodies.

The second phase of the ‘Swachh Jal, Swachh Mann’ initiative under Project Amrit was held on February 25, 2024, at Yamuna Chhath Ghat, ITO, in Delhi. This phase, led by Satguru Mata Sudiksha Ji Maharaj and Nirankari Rajpita Ramit Ji, extended the campaign’s reach to more than 1500 water bodies cleaned in 900 cities across 27 States/UTs in India. The 1.10 million volunteers of the Sant Nirankari Mission dedicated 66,00,000 person-hours to revitalising rivers, lakes, ponds, sea shores, canals, and other water bodies.

Inaugurating the second phase of ‘Project Amrit,’ Nirankari Rajpita Ramit Ji, before inviting Satguru Mata Sudiksha  Ji Maharaj to address the congregation, said that Baba Hardev Singh Ji imparted the strength of selfless service throughout his life. He taught us that service should be performed with pure intention, not with the desire for any recognition or reward. While serving, we should focus on the essence of our actions rather than their outward appearance. Our efforts should be directed toward transforming ourselves because only through our inner transformation can we bring about change in society and the world. True transformation begins with a pure and selfless mind.

On this occasion of ‘Project Amrit,’ Satguru Mata Sudiksha Ji Maharaj in Her discourse emphasized the importance of water in our lives, comparing it to nectar. Water is the foundation of our existence. The Supreme Being has gifted us with this pure and beautiful creation, and it is our duty to protect and preserve it. As human beings, we have misused this invaluable resource, polluting it in the process. We must strive to maintain nature in its pristine form, ensuring its purity. We need to inspire everyone to take action, not just with words, but with deeds. When our connection with the Supreme Being is strong, and we draw from it, we are filled with love in every aspect of its creation. Our efforts should be such that when we leave this world, we leave it in a more beautiful and purified state.

The campaign focused on public education about water conservation, with volunteers actively participating in the cleanup of water bodies, including significant ghats in Delhi.

The ‘Aao Sawarein, Yamuna Kinare’ slogan was adopted to expand the reach of the ‘Swachh Jal – Swachh Mann’ initiative in Delhi. Youth volunteers from the Sant Nirankari Charitable Foundation engaged with students from Delhi University, Indraprastha University, and JNU, raising awareness about water conservation and the dangers of waterborne diseases through seminars, songs, and social media. On February 25, 2024, a cleanup drive at Yamuna-Chhath Ghat in Delhi attracted over a thousand participants, including students and corporate youth volunteers.

An annual plan was implemented by the Sant Nirankari Charitable Foundation to organise monthly cleanliness drives at major Yamuna ghats, including Chhath Ghat, Nigambodh Ghat, Soor Ghat, and Ram Ghat. The first drive occurred at Chhath Ghat, with subsequent drives planned for other ghats throughout the year. The ‘Amrit Project’ aimed to maintain cleanliness at these ghats and other significant water bodies in and around Delhi, such as Bhalswa Lake, Sanjay Lake, and various canals.

In addition, volunteers extended their efforts to clean areas in Greater Delhi, including Brijghat, Garhmukteshwar Ganga, Surajpur, Hindon Ghat of Ghaziabad, Mandora Talab, Dum Dama Lake in Gurugram, and other locations.

The Sant Nirankari Mission’s enduring commitment to environmental conservation and public welfare, exemplified by the ‘Swachh Jal – Swachh Mann’ initiative, reflects the enduring wisdom of Baba Hardev Singh Ji. This ongoing project is a testament to the Mission’s dedication to building a sustainable and harmonious future.