Tag: water conservation

In a remarkable achievement for Chhattisgarh, Rajnandgaon district has been selected as the Best District in the East Zone under the 6th National Water Awards 2024, announced by Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil. The prestigious award, recognizing excellence in water conservation and community participation, will be conferred by President Droupadi Murmu on November 18, 2025 in New Delhi.

A seven-state delegation visited Rajnandgaon to review MGNREGA initiatives, including water conservation, plantation, and waste management projects. Officials praised the local innovations as models for sustainable rural development and encouraged their adoption across India.

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.

Principal Secretary Panchayat and Rural Development Smt. Niharika Barik Singh reviewed sanitation and water conservation initiatives in Rajnandgaon, praising the district’s efforts under Swachh Bharat Mission (Rural). She also planted a sapling under the “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” campaign during her inspection visit.

Awareness programs were organized in Sambalpur, Badgaon, and Parewadi villages of Rajnandgaon under Seva Parv and Aadi Karmyogi Abhiyan, informing villagers about government schemes while motivating them towards water conservation, cleanliness, and crop rotation.

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.

On Independence Day, Rajnandgaon District Panchayat CEO Suruchi Singh and her team were felicitated by Speaker Dr. Raman Singh for outstanding contributions in rural development, water conservation, and innovative programs during the main ceremony at Shaurya Parade Ground.

The Mohla district administration marked Independence Day with a ‘Freedom Run’ carrying patriotic slogans and messages of unity. Collector Tulika Prajapati called on citizens to uphold civic responsibility, while officials urged water conservation and a drug-free lifestyle.

Rajnandgaon Collector Dr. Sarvesh N. Bhure conducted a detailed inspection of several remote villages and the Dhara Reservoir in Dongargarh block to evaluate progress under major government schemes. His field visit emphasized the need for timely execution, community participation, and sustainable development to uplift rural areas.

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.

As part of the “Moor Gaon, Moor Pani” campaign, a cluster-level training camp was successfully conducted in Gendatola village under Chhuriya block, Rajnandgaon district. The session, graced by Zila Panchayat President Smt. Kiran Vaishnav, emphasized rainwater harvesting and conservation methods for rural communities. Local leaders, women’s groups, and villagers participated actively in the initiative, which also included a tree plantation under the “One Tree in Mother's Name” campaign.

As part of the ongoing 'Sushasan Tihar', Assembly Speaker Dr. Raman Singh participated in a mega solution camp in village Tedsera, where he inaugurated and laid the foundation for 22 development works worth ₹1.21 crore. Multiple welfare benefits, including housing, sanitation, and health cards, were distributed to the villagers under various central and state schemes.