The Ministry of Jal Shakti recently launched the Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari initiative in Surat.
About Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari initiative:
- It is aimed at enhancing water conservation across India, with a particular focus on Gujarat.
- The primary goal is to strengthen water conservation efforts and address the challenges of water scarcity through public participation and innovative practices.
- This is focused on enhancing water storage, recharge, and sustainable usage practices.
Key Components:
- The initiative emphasizes involving local communities, stakeholders, and civil society in water conservation efforts.
- Under this program, approximately 24,800 rainwater harvesting structures across the State are under construction with community partnerships.
- These recharge structures will be instrumental in enhancing rainwater harvesting and ensuring long-term water sustainability.
Other initiatives for Water Conservation:
- Under the Amrit Mahotsav, more than 60,000 Amrit Sarovars (lakes) have been created across the country, intended to improve water storage and recharge groundwater levels.
- Catch the Rain Campaign launched in 2021, encourages both urban and rural populations to participate in activities that help in rainwater harvesting and groundwater recharge.
- Jal Jeevan Mission aims to provide piped water to every rural household, and increased the number of households with piped water from 3 crore to over 15 crore.
- Atal Bhujal Yojana focuses on the management and recharge of groundwater sources with the involvement of local communities.
- The government promotes water-efficient technologies like drip irrigation under campaigns such as ‘Per Drop More Crop’ to conserve water in agriculture and increase crop yields.
- Industries are encouraged to contribute to water conservation through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives.
- For example, in Gujarat, CSR efforts led to the creation of about 10,000 borewell recharge structures, with plans for an additional 24,000 structures.
Impact of Water conservation programs:
- Employment: The Jal Jeevan Mission and associated initiatives have created job opportunities for engineers, plumbers, electricians, and other professionals.
- Health Benefits: Access to clean water is expected to prevent numerous health issues, potentially saving significant medical costs and reducing the incidence of waterborne diseases.
- Economic Contribution: Improved water availability contributes to economic productivity by saving time and enhancing the health of the population.
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Frequently Asked Question:
What is the Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari initiative?
The Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari initiative is a program aimed at enhancing water conservation efforts across India, with a special focus on Gujarat.
What is the aim of Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari?
Its primary goal is to strengthen water conservation, address water scarcity challenges, and promote sustainable water usage through public participation and innovative practices.
What are the benefits of the rainwater harvesting structures?
The benefits include improved water storage, enhanced groundwater recharge, better management of water resources, and increased availability of water for communities, in areas facing water scarcity.