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Mandya District Wins National Award for Groundbreaking Water Conservation Efforts
4 Oct
Summary
- Mandya district awarded for effective Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari campaign
- Successful water conservation, groundwater recharge, and water scarcity mitigation
- District to receive ₹25 lakh cash prize
As of October 4th, 2025, Mandya district in Karnataka has been awarded a prestigious national honor for its outstanding implementation of the Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari (JSJB) campaign, a part of the Jal Shakti Abhiyan. The JSJB campaign focused on strengthening community participation in water conservation and rainwater harvesting, while also raising awareness about the importance of water and effective methods of conservation.
Under the JSJB campaign, Mandya district has demonstrated exceptional performance in both execution and public engagement. Between April 2024 and March 2025, the district successfully completed 7,192 water conservation works, including bund construction, borewell recharge pits, soak pits, lake development, check dams, desilting of tanks and streams, rainwater harvesting, and the revival of traditional water bodies.
The national recognition and ₹25 lakh cash prize awarded to Mandya district are a testament to its commitment to addressing water scarcity and promoting sustainable water management practices. The district's efforts have contributed to increasing groundwater levels, improving water quality, and fostering a culture of water conservation, all of which are crucial for the region's climate resilience and agricultural needs.
