A team of groundwater experts led by senior scientist Rakesh Singh from the Central Ground Water Board conducted a survey of water sources in Vidisha district as part of the ongoing Jal Ganga Samwardhan Campaign. The survey, which aims to evaluate water availability, is part of a broader initiative across the state to develop recharge structures for sustaining water sources ahead of the monsoon season.
As part of the campaign, structures will be built to recharge water sources and ensure the continuity of the single tap water schemes in rural areas. The selected villages for the initial phase of this project include Lala Khedi (Vidisha block), Simrahar (Gyaraspur block), and Moodra Ganeshpur. The recharge structures aim to replenish groundwater levels by utilizing effective rainwater harvesting techniques.
Shri Singh and groundwater consultant Dr. Swati Jain from the Public Health Engineering Department trained Janpad Panchayat engineers and department staff to carry out surveys of existing tube wells. The survey included assessing depth, water levels, and casing of the wells, with villagers informed about the importance of these recharge structures for groundwater sustainability. The training focused on selecting appropriate sites for the structures and emphasized the significance of clean water for replenishing groundwater levels. The methods include using 3-meter filters based on village slope to direct rainwater effectively for groundwater recharge.
In another significant effort under the Jal Ganga Samwardhan Campaign, the Dewas Municipal Corporation initiated a cleaning drive of the Bhairugarh Stepwell near Chopda Temple, contributing to the state’s water conservation efforts. The cleaning was completed through 947 hours of voluntary labor (shramdaan) by local residents and officials. This initiative is part of a series of water conservation activities aimed at preserving and enhancing water resources across the district.
The Jal Ganga Samwardhan Campaign, launched on Gudi Padwa, will continue until Ganga Dussehra on June 30, 2025, with the goal of saving every drop of water. The campaign includes activities such as construction and deepening of water structures, along with increasing public awareness on the importance of water conservation.
In Shahdol, the campaign is gaining momentum with the active participation of local public representatives, social workers, and citizens. With slogans such as “Save water for tomorrow” and “Wasting water is wasting life,” the community has come together to restore water harvesting structures, clean rivers and drains, and build sandbag barriers.
Notable achievements include the cleaning of Suman Sarovar and Ponang Talab, further bolstering efforts to conserve water and ensure its sustainability for future generations.
