REASI: District administration Reasi, under the leadership of Deputy Commissioner Nidhi Malik, on Thursday launched a week-long campaign for maintenance and cleaning of water recharge structures and water storage tanks in the District.

The campaign will continue from May 1 to May 7, 2025 as part of the Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch The Rain 2025, with the special theme "Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari - Jan Jagrukta ki Ore."

The weeklong campaign will witness block wise cleanliness and maintenance activities as per the action plan formulated by the concerned BDOs.

The campaign will focus on the cleaning, maintenance and rejuvenation of water recharge structures, water storage tanks and traditional water bodies across the district.

In this regard, the Deputy Commissioner convened a meeting with all Block Development Officers (BDOs) and gave them necessary instructions.

The DC emphasised that the primary objective of this campaign, under the Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain, is to ensure that all water recharge structures and storage tanks are completed, made functional and well-maintained on the ground. This initiative will also aid in identifying and planning for incomplete or damaged structures under the new financial year's developmental works. A comprehensive review of the campaign's progress and outcomes will be conducted on 8th May, following the completion of the week-long activity.

During the launch of the campaign, the Deputy Commissioner visited various ponds developed under the Amrit Sarovar initiative or Jal Shakti Abhiyan as well as natural reservoirs, to inspect ongoing cleaning and maintenance efforts.

Emphasising the importance of water conservation, the DC highlighted that preserving and maintaining water bodies must remain a top priority throughout the campaign.

Deputy Commissioner highlighted that the Reasi administration has mobilized various departments including Rural Development, IWMP, Forest, Jal Shakti and community volunteers to actively participate in the campaign, ensuring sustainable management of water resources and promoting a culture of responsible water usage.

The DC also added that through this campaign, we aim to inspire every citizen to become a guardian of our water heritage.

ADDC Sukhdev Singh Samyal, CPO Narinder Kumar, AEE, BDO Reasi, DIO accompanied the Deputy Commissioner.