Summary
By September 2026, more than 1.58 crore (15.8 million) artificial recharge structures—such as ponds, soak pits, and rain‑water harvesting systems—have been constructed nationwide.
The initiative follows the 3 Cs: Community participation, Corporate Social Responsibility, and Cost‑effectiveness, and operates under a whole‑government, whole‑society approach.
Success stories include Chhattisgarh farmers allocating land for recharge ponds that raised groundwater levels by up to four metres, and Andhra Pradesh villages creating over 200 structures that stored millions of cubic metres of water.
In Odisha, rooftop rain‑water harvesting and recharge shafts have been installed in schools, colleges, and government offices, improving post‑monsoon groundwater recovery.