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Chhattisgarh Sets Benchmark in Grassroots Rainwater Harvesting
✍️ The New Indian Express
🗓 05 Sep 2026, 09:37 AM
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Chhattisgarh has emerged as a leader in rainwater harvesting at the grassroots level, showcasing effective implementation of government schemes to conserve water across the state.
Chhattisgarh has taken a leading role in promoting rainwater harvesting at the grassroots level, with the state government rolling out a comprehensive scheme that encourages local communities to build storage tanks and recharge wells.
The initiative, part of the state’s broader water conservation strategy, has been adopted widely across villages, schools and public buildings. By capturing and storing rainwater, the program aims to increase groundwater recharge and improve water availability for both domestic use and agriculture.
Officials say the scheme has been embraced by communities, who receive training and support to construct and maintain harvesting structures. The result has been a noticeable improvement in water security for many rural households.
Experts view Chhattisgarh’s approach as a model that other states could replicate to address water scarcity and enhance resilience against climate variability.
The initiative, part of the state’s broader water conservation strategy, has been adopted widely across villages, schools and public buildings. By capturing and storing rainwater, the program aims to increase groundwater recharge and improve water availability for both domestic use and agriculture.
Officials say the scheme has been embraced by communities, who receive training and support to construct and maintain harvesting structures. The result has been a noticeable improvement in water security for many rural households.
Experts view Chhattisgarh’s approach as a model that other states could replicate to address water scarcity and enhance resilience against climate variability.