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Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari Initiative
- 10 Sep 2024
- 2 min read
Recently, the Prime Minister launched the ‘Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari’ initiative from Surat, Gujarat.
- It focuses on water conservation and aims to construct approximately 24,800 rainwater harvesting structures in Gujarat.
- It is a “Whole-of-Society and Whole-of-Government” approach, highlighting the importance of community involvement and governmental coordination in water management.
- Water Stress in India: India has 18% of the world's population but only 4% of its water resources.
- 256 out of 700 districts have been reported as having "critical" or "over-exploited" groundwater levels.
- Rural women often walk over 2.5 kilometers to reach a water source.
- 163 Million Indians lack access to safe drinking water. 21% of communicable diseases are linked to unsafe water.
- Other Water Conservation Initiatives:
- Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM): JJM expanded piped water connections from 3 crore to over 15 crore households, benefiting over 75% of the country’s rural population.
- Amrit Sarovar Construction: More than 60,000 Amrit Sarovars (water bodies) have been constructed, contributing to enhanced water storage and management.
- Catch The Rain Campaign: It urges states and other stakeholders to create Rain Water Harvesting Structures (RWHS).
Read More: Water Management: From Scarcity to Sustainability
