Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the ‘Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari’ initiative at Surat in Gujarat today through video conferencing. The initiative aligns with the ongoing Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain campaign, reinforcing Mr Modi’s vision of collaborative water management to ensure long-term water security. The initiative seeks to mobilise citizens, local bodies, industries, and stakeholders in Gujarat to implement rainwater harvesting structures. Under this programme, approximately 24,800 rainwater harvesting structures across Gujarat are being constructed with community partnerships. These recharge structures will be instrumental in enhancing rainwater harvesting and ensuring long-term water sustainability. The structures built under this initiative will play a pivotal role in rainwater harvesting, showcasing Gujarat’s success in community-driven water conservation and encouraging Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) involvement. The programme underscores Mr Modi’s call for a ‘whole-of-society’ approach, urging for collective action towards turning every drop of rain into a valuable resource. Gujarat’s model of water conservation, rooted in community participation, has been a pioneering example in India. The launch of the ‘Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari’ initiative is being seen as a landmark moment, designed to inspire other states to replicate these efforts. The Prime Minister has often highlighted water conservation as a national mission, reflecting his long-standing advocacy for sustainable water management.
