Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi addressed the event organized on the occasion of the launch of 'Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari Initiative' in Surat, Gujarat through video conferencing on September 6, 2024. Taking forward the Prime Minister's vision of water security, this initiative aims to conserve water with an emphasis on community participation and ownership and is driven by a holistic society and holistic government approach. Building on the success of the Jal Sanchay Initiative led by the Government of Gujarat, the Ministry of Jal Shakti, in collaboration with the State Government, is launching the "Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari" initiative in Gujarat. The Government of Gujarat has made an effort to mobilize citizens, local bodies, industries and other stakeholders to ensure a water secure future. Under this program, about 24,800 rainwater harvesting structures are being constructed with community participation across the state. These recharge structures will help in enhancing rainwater harvesting and ensuring long-term water sustainability.
