Raipur creates about 32,000 rainwater harvesting structures under Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari
Under the Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari initiative, Raipur (Chhattisgarh) created nearly 32,000 rainwater harvesting and groundwater recharge structures in 2025, becoming a model for urban groundwater recharge, the Jal Shakti Ministry said on 29 May 2026.
Summary
The Ministry of Jal Shakti highlighted Raipur as a model of urban groundwater recharge under the nationwide Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari (JSJB) initiative. Despite 1,200–1,400 mm of annual rainfall, the city faced falling water tables and monsoon waterlogging. The Raipur Municipal Corporation, with experts, builders, institutions and citizens, created nearly 32,000 rainwater harvesting and groundwater recharge structures in 2025.
Key facts
- City
- Raipur, Chhattisgarh
- Initiative
- Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari (JSJB)
- Structures in 2025
- Nearly 32,000 rainwater harvesting / recharge structures
- Led by
- Raipur Municipal Corporation with citizens
- Annual rainfall
- About 1,200–1,400 mm
Practice MCQs 1 questions
Under the Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari initiative, which city created nearly 32,000 rainwater harvesting and groundwater recharge structures in 2025, as highlighted by the Jal Shakti Ministry in May 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Raipur
Raipur, Chhattisgarh, created nearly 32,000 rainwater harvesting and recharge structures in 2025 under JSJB.