Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday extended birthday greetings to Union Minister for Jal Shakti C. R. Paatil and praised his efforts in strengthening water management and advancing the Har Ghar Jal initiative.
In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, “Warm birthday greetings to Union Minister Shri C.R. Paatil Ji. His dedicated efforts towards strengthening water management and advancing the vision of ‘Har Ghar Jal’ are helping improve the lives of countless citizens. Wishing him a long, healthy and fulfilling life in the service of the nation.”
Responding to the message, Paatil thanked the Prime Minister and expressed gratitude for his wishes.
“Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sir, I am deeply grateful for your warm wishes,” Jal Shakti Minister said.
“Your visionary leadership continues to inspire me to work with renewed commitment towards strengthening water governance and further advancing the mission of Har Ghar Jal, contributing meaningfully to the vision of a Viksit Bharat and improving the quality of life for every citizen,” he added.
Paatil was born in Pimpry Akaraut village in Jalgaon district of Maharashtra on March 16, 1955. His family later moved to Gujarat. He joined the Bharatiya Janata Party in 1989.
He has been serving as the second Minister of Jal Shakti since 2024 and is currently a member of the 18th Lok Sabha.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah also extended his birthday wishes to Paatil, saying, “Under the leadership of Modi ji, you are doing commendable work in the direction of conservation and management of water resources and providing clean drinking water to every household. I pray to God for your good health and long life.”
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari said, “Heartfelt birthday wishes to my colleague in the Union Cabinet, Shri C.R. Paatil ji. I pray to God for your excellent health, long life and a blissful life.”
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal also extended his wishes, praising Paatil’s work in water management. “Your efforts towards better utilisation of water resources and advancing the objective of the Jal Jeevan Mission are highly commendable. May God bless you with good health and a long life,” Goyal said.
(With IANS inputs)
