JAL GANGA SANVARDHAN ABHIYAN

The Madhya Pradesh government created the Jal Ganga Sanvardhan Abhiyan, a water conservation effort. It seeks to revitalize rivers, water sources, and wetlands throughout the state.  The effort began on March 30, 2025, and has already yielded promising results, particularly the restoration of the Ghoda Pachhad River in the Khandwa area.

Last Updated on 17th June, 2025
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The Madhya Pradesh government's Jal Ganga Sanvardhan Abhiyan, a water conservation effort with goals including the preservation and rejuvenation of rivers, water sources, and wetlands, is showing positive results.

What is the Jal Ganga Samvardhan Abhiyan?

Jal Ganga Samvardhan Abhiyan is a campaign that began on the banks of the Kshipra River on March 30, 2025, and will run until June 30, 2025. When Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the project, the Ghoda Pachhad River, a Narmada tributary, was resurrected in Khandwa district. This was made possible thanks to the cooperation of local residents.

Objectives of the Jal Ganga Samvardhan Abhiyan

  • The primary goal is to protect and restore the state's water structures (rivers, ponds, wells, stepwells, and so on).  
  • This involves a proposal to clean polluted water drains as part of the Swachh Bharat Mission 2.0
  • Urban bodies are making efforts to ensure public engagement in this campaign, particularly among women. 

Source: The week

Practice Question:

Q. With reference to the Jal Ganga Sanvardhan Abhiyan, consider the following statements:

It is a state-level initiative launched by the Government of Maharashtra.

The campaign focuses on the conservation and rejuvenation of traditional river systems.

It is implemented under the National River Conservation Plan of the Ministry of Jal Shakti.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Options:

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Answer:

(a) 1 and 2 only

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: Jal Ganga Sanvardhan Abhiyan is an initiative by the Maharashtra government.

Statement 2 is correct: The campaign aims to conserve and rejuvenate local rivers, streams, and water sources.

Statement 3 is incorrect: This is a state-level campaign, not directly under the National River Conservation Plan of the Ministry of Jal Shakti.

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