Balod district in Chhattisgarh has been presented as a community-driven example of water conservation under Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari (JSJB) 2.0. The district said that local participation has produced large numbers of rainwater-harvesting and groundwater-recharge structures during the 2026 monsoon season.
The development matters for UPSC because it combines decentralized water management, groundwater recharge, watershed treatment, and community participation. It also connects to the Centre’s #CatchTheRain campaign and the broader theme of water security under climate stress.
What happened
The Ministry of Jal Shakti said that Balod district created 2,84,917 water conservation and recharge structures between June 2025 and May 2026. The work involved Gram Panchayats, local communities, and the district administration.
The measures were described as part of the response to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal during the 135th edition of Mann Ki Baat to sustain the momentum of the #CatchTheRain movement.
Key interventions reported from Balod
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