Water Harvesting Public Participation Campaign by Ministry of Jal Shakti
The Ministry of Jal Shakti is implementing a comprehensive water harvesting campaign to promote sustainable groundwater management in India. The campaign includes monitoring groundwater levels through a network of 27,000 wells, categorizing assessment units based on groundwater extraction, and launching initiatives like Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari to encourage community participation in rainwater harvesting. The government aims to address water stress in over-exploited areas through various schemes, partnerships, and awareness campaigns, while providing technical support to local authorities and stakeholders.
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