In the Modi 2.0 Government, the new ministry “JAL SHAKTI” was formed to look after the major challenge to be faced by living beings in the future which is “WATER SCARCITY”. As per the survey, in Indian by 2021 a total of 21 Cities including Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Chennai (already facing challenges in 2019), Mumbai, Jodhpur, Hyderabad, Bangalore, etc. will be facing groundwater issue.
Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Mann Ki Baat episode of 30th June 2019 states that every citizen on India has to take responsibility to save water. Also, the New Abhiyan was launched by Central Govt. i.e. “Jal Shakti Abhiyaan“. The Jal Shakti Ministry and Dept of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS) has launched a new portal where People can share their views on how to save water.
PM Modi in Mann Ki Baat – Jal Shakti Abhiyaan
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Inspired by the Hon’ble Prime Minister and in view of the challenge of water scarcity and the need for focused water conservation measures this summer and monsoon season, the Government of India is launching the Jal Shakti Abhiyaan (JSA), an intensive water conservation campaign built on citizen participation, with an aim to generate a people’s movement to accelerate water conservation across the country.
Join Jal Shakti Abhiyaan
To be part of Jal Shakti Abhiyaan, you need to upload a short video or upload a photo and share your story with Hashtag #JalShakti on twitter to get recognized at the Central Level. You will get a prize.
I request the countrymen to share traditional methods that have been in use over the centuries in our country for the conservation of water. Come, let us join hands to conserve water, and involve ourselves in making a list of more and more innovative methods to motivate people to conserve water. You can all share your content using the #JanShakti4JalShakti hashtag.
Process to become part of Jal Shakti Abhiyaan.
- Upload a video or short film showcasing your efforts for water conservation
- Share your story on social media using the hashtag – #JalShakti
- Win the chance to be recognized at the National Level
The following Information is asked.
- Share your videos and stories
- Select Type Enter Your Name/Institution Name
- State Your State Select Your District Enter Your Email
- Enter Your Address
- Enter Your Mobile No
- Send OTP
- Upload Story
- Title of Story (Max. Length 100 Char.)
- Short Description (Max. Length 4000 Char.)
- Upload Story *( jpg, Jpeg , pdf, docx, doc) Click Here to Upload
- Upload Audio
- Title of Audio (Max. Length 100 Char.)
- Short Description (Max. Length 4000 Char.)
- *(mp3) Upload Audio Click Here to Upload
- Upload Video
- Title of Video (Max. Length 100 Char.)
- Short Description (Max. Length 4000 Char.)
- Upload YouTube URL
The JSA will run in two Phases: Phase 1 from 1st July to 15th September 2019 for all States and Union Territories; and Phase 2 from 1st October to 30th November for States and UTs receiving the retreating monsoon (Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Puducherry and Tamil Nadu).
During the campaign, officers, groundwater experts and scientists from the Government of India will work together with State and district officials in India’s most water-stressed districts for water conservation and water resource management by focusing on accelerated implementation of five target intervention. The JSA aims at making water conservation a jan Andolan through asset creation and communication campaign.
Intervention Areas – Jal Shakti Abhiyaan
Water conservation and rainwater harvesting
Renovation of traditional and other water bodies/tanks
Reuse, borewell recharge structures
Watershed development
Intensive afforestation
Jal Shakti Abhiyaan: Contact Info
| Mr. Parameswaran Iyer Secretary, Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation, Ministry of Jal Shakti Email: [email protected] |
| Mr. Samir Kumar Joint Secretary (Water), Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation, Ministry of Jal Shakti Email: [email protected] |
| Smt Renjitha MH Deputy Secretary, Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation Ministry of Jal Shakti Email : [email protected] Contact Number : 011 – 24364427 |
National mapping of water-stressed districts/Blocks where activities will be carried out
| Sno. | State/UTs | No of Districts | Total Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ANDAMAN & NICOBAR | 1 | 3 |
| 2 | ANDHRA PRADESH | 9 | 68 |
| 3 | ARUNACHAL PRADESH | 1 | 11 |
| 4 | ASSAM | 1 | 5 |
| 5 | BIHAR | 12 | 30 |
| 6 | CHANDIGARH | 1 | 1 |
| 7 | CHHATTISGARH | 2 | 2 |
| 8 | DADRA & NAGAR HAVELI | 1 | 1 |
| 9 | DAMAN & DIU | 1 | 1 |
| 10 | DELHI | 10 | 24 |
| 11 | GOA | 1 | 7 |
| 12 | GUJARAT | 5 | 30 |
| 13 | HARYANA | 19 | 81 |
| 14 | HIMACHAL PRADESH | 4 | 4 |
| 15 | JAMMU & KASHMIR | 1 | 15 |
| 16 | JHARKHAND | 2 | 5 |
| 17 | KARNATAKA | 19 | 53 |
| 18 | KERALA | 2 | 3 |
| 19 | LAKSHADWEEP | 1 | 9 |
| 20 | MADHYA PRADESH | 11 | 29 |
| 21 | MAHARASHTRA | 8 | 20 |
| 22 | MANIPUR | 1 | 3 |
| 23 | MEGHALAYA | 1 | 3 |
| 24 | MIZORAM | 1 | 2 |
| 25 | NAGALAND | 1 | 3 |
| 26 | ODISHA | 1 | 9 |
| 27 | PUDUCHERRY | 1 | 1 |
| 28 | PUNJAB | 20 | 111 |
| 29 | RAJASTHAN | 29 | 218 |
| 30 | SIKKIM | 1 | 8 |
| 31 | TAMIL NADU | 27 | 541 |
| 32 | TELANGANA | 24 | 137 |
| 33 | TRIPURA | 1 | 6 |
| 34 | UTTAR PRADESH | 35 | 139 |
| 35 | UTTARAKHAND | 1 | 8 |
| 36 | WEST BENGAL | 1 | 1 |
Download Jal Shakti Portal App (.apk)
The official Mobile App of “Jal Shakti Abhiyaan” is launched for the Androdi and iOS Smartphone. You can download .APK Jal Skahti App and particiapte in the PM Modi Vision of Harvest Water.
- Download the Mobile App from ‘Google play store’ or ‘Jal Shakti Portal’
- Enter your registered mobile number and click ‘Sign in’.
- Enter the one time password (OTP) received on your registered mobile no. and click on ‘verify OTP’.
- A profile screen with relevant details will open after verification of OTP. On the profile screen please click on ‘Capture activity’ to initiate the site visit feedback and photographs.
- Fill in the details and take geotagged photographs.
- Provide general feedback or activity wise feedback through the side menu drop down screen and click on submit.