India's 'Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari' initiative creates over 1.55 crore artificial water recharge structures

IANS | October 26, 2026 12:35 PM

New Delhi, Oct 26 (IANS) Over 1.55 crore artificial recharge and storage structures have been constructed under the Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari (JSJB) initiative, with an impact evaluation estimating groundwater recharge of 2.43 billion cubic metres from 23 lakh structures assessed using rainfall data between June and December 2025, an official factsheet said on Monday.