Tag: groundwater recharge

In a proud moment for Chhattisgarh, Rajnandgaon district secured two prestigious national awards under the National Water Mission. Recognized as the Best District in the East Zone and awarded ₹2 crore for exemplary community-driven water conservation efforts, the district's initiatives under Mission Jal Raksha have set a benchmark in sustainable water management.

The IMD has issued a red alert for heavy rainfall in Indore, Narmadapuram, Jabalpur, and Ujjain divisions on September 28–29, marking the monsoon’s final spell in Madhya Pradesh. With 115% above-normal rains recorded this season, impacts range from bumper harvest prospects to crop damage, flooding, and rising dengue cases.

Rajnandgaon district has secured a place among the top three districts in India in the Ministry of Jal Shakti’s national competition on water conservation through public participation. Awarded ₹2 crore, the district’s achievement highlights the power of community-driven solutions and women-led initiatives in sustainable water management.

The Mohla district administration has launched the Bori Bandhan programme under the Mor Gaon–Mor Pani campaign, completing water conservation works in over 30 streams. Emphasizing community participation, the initiative aims to recharge groundwater, prevent soil erosion, and ensure sustainable irrigation.

MP Santosh Pandey inspected rainwater harvesting and recharge structures in Farhad village under Mission Jal Raksha, urging the community to treat water conservation as a collective responsibility. Over 1,600 percolation tanks have already been built in the district, making significant strides in groundwater recharge.

In a major push for sustainable water management, Collector Dr. Sarveshwar Narendra Bhure announced the construction of 1,000 injection wells across Rajnandgaon under the 'Mission Jal Raksha' campaign. The initiative focuses on implementing advanced groundwater recharge technologies and waste management systems to ensure long-term water security in rural areas.