This initiative seeks to conserve water with a strong emphasis on community partnership and ownership, and is driven by a whole-of-society and whole-of-government approach.
- It aims to construct around 24,800 rainwater harvesting structures through community participation, ensuring long-term water sustainability across state.
- It aligns with ongoing Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain campaign.
Role of Community Participation in Water Conservation
- Sharing of invaluable local knowledge and insights about water sources, consumption patterns, and environmental dynamics. E.g. Nagaland's Zabo Water Conservation Method etc.
- Renovation of traditional water sources. E.g. Tamilnadu revived kudimaramathu, centuries-old practice of building and maintaining ponds/tanks with community involvement.
- Rejuvenating and revitalizing through de-silting and feeder channels through community participation E.g. Neeru-chuttu (Andhra Pradesh).
- Ensures that water management strategies are inclusive, catering to the needs of diverse socio-economic groups. E.g. Zing, small tanks in Ladakh that collect melting glacier water.
- Encourage adoption of water-efficient practices. E.g. Jal Jeevan Hariyali (Bihar)
Prime Minister emphasised adoption of ‘Reduce, Reuse, Recharge, and Recycle’ mantra to secure nation’s water future. He also highlighted that water conservation is not just a policy, it is an effort and a virtue too. Also, water conservation is not just a matter of policies but social commitment.
Other initiatives for Community Participation to Conserve Water
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