Started on World Water Day, the initiative follows the motto ‘Catch the Rain, Where It Falls, When It Falls.’
Key activities include installing rain barrels, building recharge pits, desilting ponds, and planting trees in water‑retention zones.
The Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari phase adds community‑driven, low‑cost interventions aligned with the ‘3 Cs’ (community, cost, care).
Coordination among schemes like the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (Prime Minister’s Farm‑Irrigation Program) and local councils improves effectiveness.
Long‑term success depends on proper maintenance and accurate measurement of groundwater recharge.
It combines community participation, government schemes, and technology such as a monitoring portal and mobile app.
Over 15.5 million structures have been built, potentially adding 2.43 billion cubic metres of water to underground reserves.
The program highlights the role of women and local groups in managing water resources.
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