India, Feb. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
Efforts of the Central government for augmenting the water/groundwater resources of the country are mainly channeled through the flagship campaign of Jal Shakti Abhiyan (JSA). JSA is a time bound and mission mode programme being conducted annually by the M/o Jal Shakti. under which various ground water recharge and conservation related works are being taken up in convergence with various central and state schemes.
To further strengthen the momentum of Jal Shakti Abhiyan (JSA), Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari (JSJB) has been launched to make rain water harvesting a mass movement in the country. By promoting community ownership and responsibility, the initiative seeks to develop cost-...