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MP's Dindori Tops National Water Conservation Drive, Khandwa Ranks Second

Madhya Pradesh has achieved a major milestone with Dindori district ranking first and Khandwa second in the country under the central Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari Abhiyan. Dindori constructed over 1.23 lakh water conservation structures, the highest nationally, while Khandwa built more than 87,000. The state is running the "Jal Ganga Samvardhan Abhiyan" until 2026, focusing on rainwater harvesting and reviving traditional water sources. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav emphasized that public participation is turning traditional practices into a structured mass movement for water security.

Key Points: MP Districts Lead National Water Conservation Rankings

  • Dindori ranked 1st nationally
  • Over 1.23 lakh structures built in Dindori
  • Khandwa secured 2nd position
  • State-wide 'Jal Ganga Samvardhan Abhiyan' underway
  • Financial target of ~Rs 6,278 crore set
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MP tops water conservation drive under Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari Abhiyan​

Dindori and Khandwa districts in Madhya Pradesh secure top national ranks for constructing over 2 lakh water conservation structures under a central scheme.

"Public participation is crucial for the success of water conservation efforts. - Chief Minister Mohan Yadav"

Dindori/Khandwa, April 22 Madhya Pradesh has achieved a major milestone in water conservation, with Dindori district ranking first in the country and Khandwa securing the second position under the Centre's Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari Abhiyan.​

The rankings were released by the Jal Shakti Ministry during a programme in New Delhi on Wednesday, highlighting the state's strong performance at the national level, according to a press note from the Madhya Pradesh government.​

Dindori emerged as the top performer by constructing over 1.23 lakh water conservation structures, the highest in the country.​

The district has become a model for community-led water management.​

Khandwa followed closely, with more than 87,000 structures built.​

Officials said the performance of both districts played a key role in boosting Madhya Pradesh's overall ranking.​

The achievement aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call to turn water conservation into a nationwide mass movement.​

Acting on this vision, the state government led by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav is running the "Jal Ganga Samvardhan Abhiyan" from March 19 to June 30, 2026.​

The campaign focuses on rainwater harvesting and the revival of traditional water sources in both rural and urban areas.​

Various structures such as farm ponds, recharge pits, Amrit Sarovars, borewell recharge systems, recharge shafts, and rooftop harvesting systems are being developed.​

Efforts are also underway to restore reservoirs and traditional water bodies to ensure long-term water availability.​

State Level Nodal Officer Avi Prasad said that the Centre is monitoring the progress through a real-time dashboard.​

He informed that more than 3.97 lakh water conservation structures have been built across the state so far.​

Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said in a statement that public participation is crucial for the success of water conservation efforts.​

He added that the campaign is turning traditional practices into a structured mass movement.​

The state has set a financial target of around Rs 6,278 crore for water conservation initiatives.​

More than 2.44 lakh works have been identified, with projects worth about Rs 6,236 crore currently under implementation.​

- IANS

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Shreya B
As someone from a village near Khandwa, I've seen the difference. The new farm ponds and recharge pits have helped our farmers so much. The groundwater level has improved slightly. It's a long journey, but this jan bhagidari (public participation) approach is the right one. Hope the momentum continues beyond 2026.
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Aman W
While the achievement is commendable, I hope the focus is on quality and long-term sustainability, not just the number of structures built. We've seen schemes before where structures are built but not maintained, leading to waste of public money. The real-time dashboard is a good step for accountability.
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Priyanka N
Reviving traditional water sources like stepwells and ponds is so important. Our ancestors knew how to manage water. Glad to see modern campaigns embracing that wisdom. More power to the women's self-help groups who are often at the forefront of these conservation efforts in villages!
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David E
Interesting read. The scale of this is impressive - over 1.23 lakh structures in one district. The financial target of ~Rs 6,278 crore shows serious commitment. Hope other states learn from MP's community-driven model. Water conservation is a global challenge.
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Nikhil C
The article mentions urban areas too. That's crucial! Cities like Bhopal and Indore need massive rainwater harvesting systems. Mandatory rooftop harvesting in all new buildings should be strictly enforced. Every drop counts. 💧

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