Prime Minister Modi launches the ‘Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari’ initiative in Surat, Gujarat, a community-driven effort aimed at enhancing water conservation and rainwater harvesting under the Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain campaign
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New Delhi : The “Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari” initiative, set to be launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 6th September 2024 in Surat, Gujarat, is a major step towards advancing water conservation efforts in India. This initiative aligns with the ongoing Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain campaign and emphasizes community participation as a critical component in achieving long-term water security.
Key Objectives:
- Community Involvement: The initiative focuses on engaging citizens, industries, local bodies, and various stakeholders in water conservation, fostering a sense of community ownership.
- Strengthening Water Conservation Efforts: It aims to enhance the scope of rainwater harvesting and sustainable water management through the construction of recharge structures to capture and store rainwater.
- Replication of Successful Models: Gujarat’s successful water conservation methods will serve as a model for other states and Union Territories, promoting CSR-driven projects and cross-state collaboration.
- National Priority for Water Conservation: The program highlights Prime Minister Modi’s vision of making water conservation a national mission, with every citizen playing an active role.
Background and Impact:
The initiative builds on the success of the Jal Shakti Abhiyan, launched in 2019, and its annual “Catch the Rain” campaigns, aimed at improving water security in water-stressed areas. By emphasizing community-driven efforts and CSR involvement, the “Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari” initiative seeks to create a sustainable water future and encourage other regions across India to adopt similar conservation practices.
The launch will bring together State Nodal Officers from across the country, marking it as a nationally significant event with long-term benefits for water management and security throughout India.
