Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain 2025

Current Context: On World Water Day (March 22, 2025), Union Jal Shakti Minister R. Patil launched the Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain 2025 campaign in Panchkula, Haryana.

Important Facts

• Focus: Water conservation and management through community participation and innovative strategies.
• Collaboration: Ministry of Jal Shakti, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, and the Haryana Government.

New Initiatives Launched

• Mukhyamantri Jal Sanchay Yojana: For scientific water resource management.
• Water Resources Atlas for Haryana: Assists in efficient water management.
• Jal-Jungle-Jan: Ek Prakritik Bandhan Abhiyan: Strengthens the ecological link between rivers, springs, and forests.

Innovative Projects in Haryana

• Community sanitation complexes and liquid waste management systems.
• Gobar Dhan project: Promotes biogas generation from cattle dung.
• Solid waste management sheds for improved waste management.

Significance

• Promotes sustainable water management and environmental conservation.
• Aligns with the government’s focus on climate resilience and community-driven solutions.