Barmer, Nov. 17 -- Barmer district has been selected for the First "Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari" (JSJB) Award in recognition of its performance in rainwater harvesting. President Draupadi Murmu will present the award on 18 November 2025 at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi, during the 6th National Water Awards. The district Collector Tina Dabi will receive the award during the ceremony in New Delhi. Under the "Catch the Rain" campaign, Barmer has constructed large-scale tankas (traditional water-storage structures) to conserve rainwater. Dabi said these are now supplying fresh water to local communities for three to four months....