India, March 5 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
In a time when water scarcity is emerging as one of the most pressing climate challenges, Korea district of Chhattisgarh has demonstrated that the most powerful solutions do not begin with large dams or heavy machinery; they begin with people.
Through the spirit of Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari, the district transformed a vulnerable landscape into a model of resilience by asking a simple yet revolutionary question:
What if every farmer voluntarily dedicates just 5% of their land to water?
The 5% Model: Small Commitment, Transformational Impact
Under the Aawa Paani Jhoki movement, farmers voluntarily set aside 5% of their agricultural land to construct small recharge ponds and ...