Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari

October 26, 2026 3:46 PM

Catch the Rain: India’s push to secure its water future

With groundwater recharge, rainwater harvesting and restoration of traditional water bodies emerging as key priorities for water security, the government is strengthening community-led conservation efforts through the Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain and Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari initiatives. These initiatives aim to improve water availability through locally appropriate solutions, coordinated government interventions and greater public participation. The broader objective is to conserve rain...

September 3, 2026 6:36 PM

Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari gains momentum, over 1.58 crore groundwater recharge structures created

India's efforts to strengthen water security through community participation have gained momentum under the Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari initiative, with more than 1.58 crore artificial groundwater recharge structures constructed across the country as of September 3, 2026. The initiative, launched on September 6, 2024, seeks to promote groundwater recharge and water conservation through low-cost, locally appropriate measures, including the construction of recharge and storage structures and re...

September 1, 2026 7:34 PM

PM Modi to address Jal Shakti Departmental Summit on Wednesday, focus on water infrastructure and rural drinking water

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the valedictory session of the Departmental Summit of the Ministry of Jal Shakti on September 2, at Sushma Swaraj Bhawan, New Delhi. He will also address the gathering on the occasion. The two-day Departmental Summit, being held on September 1-2, is the first in a series of Departmental Summits envisioned by the Prime Minister to strengthen the spirit of Team India, deepen cooperative federalism and foster collective ownership of national priorit...

November 18, 2025 9:22 PM

President presents 6th National Water Awards; calls for collective action toward water security

President Droupadi Murmu today presented the 6th National Water Awards, 2024 along with the Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari Awards at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi. A total of 46 winners across 10 categories, including joint awardees, were honoured for their contributions to water conservation and management. Each awardee received a citation and a trophy, with cash prizes in select categories. Another 100 individuals and organisations were recognised for developing groundwater recharge structures under ...