Nandyal District strengthens water conservation infrastructure and storage capacity under Catch the Rain campaign
Nandyal District in Andhra Pradesh is implementing the Catch the Rain campaign (4 July–4 August 2026) with large-scale tank restoration, desilting of channels, and new rainwater storage works.
- Catch the Rain campaign plans works around the local catchment so rainwater is captured near where it falls and directed during the rainy season to tanks and storage structures.
- Gram Sabha is used to place proposed water works for discussion, which helps village-level transparency and community participation in deciding interventions.
- Feeder and supply channels are desilted to restore carrying capacity, so rainwater can flow better into tanks and reservoirs instead of getting blocked by silt.
- Minor Irrigation Tanks restoration is done in phases, with 225 restoration works reported as completed and remaining works reported as under progress.
What happened: Catch the Rain campaign rolls out in Nandyal District (4 July–4 August 2026)
Catch the Rain Campaign (4 July–4 August 2026) is being implemented across Nandyal District in Andhra Pradesh. The stated objective is to conserve every drop of rainwater by restoring traditional water bodies, desilting feeder channels, reviving tank systems, and creating additional water storage. The campaign follows the principle “Catch the Rain, Where it Falls, When it Falls” and is carried out through convergence with multiple departments.
Background and earlier position: How rainwater conservation is planned and executed at Gram Panchayat level
UPSC can frame Nandyal District’s Catch the Rain campaign as a case of district-level convergence (Jal Shakti-led) using field surveys, technical estimates, and Gram Sabha approval to deliver measurable outcomes in rainwater harvesting and tank storage. The district’s storage estimates in TMC help connect community works to water availability and climate resilience, while also testing how local governance processes are integrated into water infrastructure delivery.
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