The first Amrit Sarovar of Chandigarh was unveiled on 15 August, at Kaimbwala village. The primary aim of Amrit Samovar’s is to promote water conservation, which will in turn raise ground water levels. The Amrit Sarovar, in Kaimbwala village, was unveiled by Ms Sarabjit Kaur Dhillon, the mayor of
Chandigarh. The unveiling of the Amrit Sarovar was a part of the “Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav” celebrations wherein the deadline, to rejuvenate 75 water bodies, in each district of India is 15 August 2023. It is expected that the Amrit Sarovar, at Kaimbwala village, will not only help in conserving water but will also act as a tourist destination and will have fountains, lighting and seating arrangements for visitors. Two more Amrita Samovar’s are planned in for Rangpur and Khuda Ali Sher.