Current Affairs - State - Discussion

Chhattisgarh secured the first position in the third edition of the Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari (JSJB) and Catch the Rain initiatives conducted by the Ministry of Jal Shakti. The state recorded 79,775 water conservation structures, of which 77,719 were successfully completed. Five districts—Surajpur, Mahasamund, Balod, Balodabazar-Bhatapara, and Kabirdham—also featured among the national top 10 districts for water conservation. The initiatives focus on constructing low-cost groundwater recharge and storage structures, reviving defunct borewells, and encouraging community participation in water management. JSJB was launched in September 2024 using a community-partnership model involving Panchayats and local institutions.