Chhattisgarh Celebrates Water Conservation Week | 08 Jul 2025

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The Chhattisgarh Government celebrated Water Conservation Week under the ‘More Villages, More Water’ campaign.

Key Points

• ‘More Villages, More Water’ Campaign: 
  • It aims to promote water conservation practices at the village level, emphasizing community participation and sustainable water management.  
  • The campaign is linked to the broader Jal Shakti Abhiyan and encourages activities like rainwater harvesting, groundwater recharge, and efficient irrigation methods. 
• Other Water Conservation Initiatives: 
  • Jal Shakti Abhiyan (JSA): 
    • The Ministry of Jal Shakti launched the Jal Shakti Abhiyan in 2019, covering 1,592 out of 2,836 blocks in 256 water-stressed districts across India.  
  • "Catch the Rain" Campaign: 
    • In 2021, the government launched Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain (JSA: CTR) with the theme "Catch the Rain – Where it Falls, When it Falls." 
    • This phase expanded the campaign to all blocks in both rural and urban areas across the country. 
  • Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain 2025 
    • On World Water Day (22nd March 2025), Jal Shakti Ministry launched JSA: Catch the Rain 2025. 
    • Theme: “Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari – Jan Jagrukta Ki Or” (Water Conservation through People's Participation and Public Awareness). 
    • The campaign will be implemented from 22nd March to 30th November 2025, with a focused emphasis on the pre-monsoon and monsoon seasons. 
      • The campaign targets 148 districts identified by the Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) as critical for water conservation. 
    • The 2025 edition emphasises deeper grassroots participation, inter-sectoral convergence and innovative financing mechanisms. 
      • Khandwa in Madhya Pradesh has emerged as the model district for the initiative. 
    • Key focus areas: 
      • Water Conservation & Rainwater Harvesting 
      • Geo-tagging & Inventory of Water Bodies; Scientific Planning 
      • Establishing Jal Shakti Kendras in All Districts 
      • Intensive Afforestation 
      • Public Awareness & Outreach Campaigns