Balrampur, July 11 -- Water conservation efforts in Chhattisgarh's Balrampur district have gained significant momentum under 'Mor Gaon Mor Pani' (My Village, My Water) campaign, simultaneously playing a key role in reduction of migration by ensuring employment opportunities to the villagers.

Under the 'Mor Gaon Mor Pani' campaign, the administration in Balrampur has carried out the creation of 2,500 Staggered Contour Trenches (SCTs) for conservation of water. The objective of this campaign is not just restricted to water conservation; instead it is ensuring employment to villagers as a part of Viksit Bharat - Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission Gramin (VB-G RAM G) resulting in reduction in migration.

The contour trenches here in s...