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Uttarakhand's government has launched an innovative scheme to tackle the state's water crisis. The Direct Injection Water Source Recharge Scheme will inject treated rainwater into inactive hand pumps to recharge groundwater. This technology was developed by experts from Swami Ram Himalayan University and represents a significant step toward sustainable water management. The initiative begins with 20 selected hand pumps in the summer capital region as a pilot project.

Key Points: Uttarakhand CM Dhami Launches Direct Injection Water Recharge Scheme

  • Uses treated rainwater injection into inactive hand pumps to raise groundwater levels
  • First phase targets 20 hand pumps in Gairsain and Chaukhutia blocks
  • Technology developed by Swami Ram Himalayan University experts
  • Includes MoU with International Institute of Parliamentary Studies for implementation
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Uttarakhand CM, Speaker launch 'Direct Injection Water Source Recharge Scheme' to deal with water crisis in state

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami and Speaker Ritu Khanduri launch innovative groundwater recharge scheme with Swami Ram University to combat water crisis.

"Groundwater recharge will form the basis of future water security - Official Release"

Chamoli, August 19

An initiative was launched on Tuesday to deal with the challenge of the "water crisis" in Uttarakhand. In a programme organised at Vidhan Sabha Bhawan, Bhararisain, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami and Assembly Speaker Ritu Khanduri Bhushan launched the "Direct Injection Water Source Recharge Scheme" in collaboration with Swami Ram University, Jollygrant.

On this occasion, a photo collection titled Vibrant Bird of Kotdwar was also released.

Chief Minister said that the state government is committed to overcome the water crisis of the state by adopting technological innovations. This is a good effort in the field of water conservation.

Assembly Speaker said that water conservation is not only an environmental requirement, but is the future lifeline of Uttarakhand, a release said.

"Groundwater recharge will form the basis of future water security. This scheme will prove to be a milestone in the direction of sustainable water management and water conservation in Uttarakhand," the release said.

For the effective implementation of this project, an MoU was signed between the International Institute of Parliamentary Studies, Research and Training, Bhararisain and Swami Ram Himalayan University on July 8 2025.

Under the Direct Injection Water Source Recharge Scheme, the groundwater level will be increased by injecting treated rainwater into inactive hand pumps. This technology has been developed by experts from Swami Ram Himalayan University, Jollygrant, the release said.

In the first phase of the scheme, 20 selected hand pumps of summer capital Gairsain and Chaukhutia development blocks will be recharged and made functional again. This effort is being considered a milestone towards a permanent solution for water management in Uttarakhand, the release said.

The technical team of the university--Professor H P Uniyal, Nitesh Kaushik, Sujit Thapliyal, Rajkumar Verma, Atul Uniyal, Abhishek Uniyal and Shakti Bhatt gave a detailed presentation on the technical process of the scheme. He explained how this technology filters and treats rainwater and sends it directly to the groundwater reservoir, thereby reviving dry hand pumps.

During the programme, a documentary prepared by the university was also screened, which showed the technology implemented in the villages of Gairsain area and its results.

- ANI

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Priya S
Great initiative! But I hope they ensure proper maintenance and monitoring. Many government schemes start well but fail due to poor maintenance. The technical team seems competent though 👍
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Anjali F
As someone from Uttarakhand, I've seen villages struggle for water every summer. This technology of reviving dry hand pumps could be life-changing for remote communities. Hope they implement it across all hilly regions 🌄
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Vikram M
Good to see collaboration between government and universities. Indian institutions have the technical expertise - just need proper funding and implementation. Hope other states learn from this model 💧
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Sarah B
While the technology sounds innovative, I'm concerned about the water quality after treatment. Rainwater can contain pollutants - hope they have robust filtration systems. Water security is crucial but so is water safety!
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Karthik V
Only 20 hand pumps in first phase? The water crisis affects thousands of villages. They need to accelerate the implementation. But it's a start - better than doing nothing. Jai Uttarakhand! 🏔️

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