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Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari Initiative

Context:

Recently, the Prime Minister launched the ‘Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari’ initiative from Surat, Gujarat. 

Relevance:

GS II: Government Policies and Interventions

Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari Initiative

  • Focus and Goals: The initiative prioritizes water conservation through the construction of about 24,800 rainwater harvesting structures across Gujarat.
  • Collaborative Approach: Emphasizes a comprehensive involvement of both society and government in effective water management.
Water Challenges in India
  • Water Scarcity: Despite housing 18% of the global population, India possesses only 4% of the world’s water resources.
  • Groundwater Depletion: Reports indicate that 256 out of 700 districts face critical to over-exploited groundwater levels.
  • Accessibility Issues: Rural women frequently travel over 2.5 kilometers to access water sources.
  • Health Impact: Around 163 million Indians lack access to safe drinking water, correlating to 21% of communicable diseases.
Additional Water Conservation Efforts
  • Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM): Expanded piped water connections dramatically, from 3 crore to over 15 crore households, covering more than 75% of the rural population.
  • Amrit Sarovar Construction: Over 60,000 water bodies have been created to improve water storage and management.
  • Catch The Rain Campaign: Encourages the development of Rain Water Harvesting Structures (RWHS) across various states to bolster water conservation efforts.

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