India, May 29 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
Under the nationwide Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari (JSJB) initiative, Raipur has emerged as a notable model of urban groundwater recharge and rainwater harvesting through large-scale public participation and institutional collaboration.
Once marked by recurring waterlogging during monsoon and steadily declining groundwater levels, the city is now demonstrating how scientific planning, community engagement and innovative low-cost solutions can transform urban water conservation.
Despite receiving nearly 1200-1400 mm of annual rainfall annually, Raipur had been facing a growing water management challenge. Rapid urbanisation, increasing concretisation and excessive groundwater extra...