(GIST OF YOJANA) Jal Shakti Abhiyan – Urban [DECEMBER-2019]

(GIST OF YOJANA)  Jal Shakti Abhiyan – Urban

Jal Shakti Abhiyan – Urban

Introduction:

• In order to address the national issue of water scarcity, the Ministry of Jal Shakti (MoJS), Government of India has undertaken Jal Shakti Abhiyan (JSA) from 1 July, 2019, driving a campaign on water conservation, restoration, recharge, and reuse of wastewater.
• MoHUA has participated actively in the JSA along with States/UTs/ULBs to make water conservation measures a Jan Andolan, through extensive Information, Education and Communication (IEC) activities across the country in 754 water-stressed cities.

1. Rainwater Harvesting (RYVH): ULBs have taken measures for establishing Rainwater Harvesting Cell, construction and installation of RWH structures to recharge ground water sources and to store water.
2. Reuse of treated wastewater: ULBs have undertaken construction of dual piping structure in public buildings and reuse of secondary treated water for horticulture, car washing, fire hydrants, etc.
3. Rejuvenation of water bodies: Multiple interventions have been initiated by ULBs to clean and rejuvenate defunct wells and water bodies.
4. Plantation: ULBs have taken up the mantle to mobilise the local community members to conduct plantation drives across the cities.

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