Bhopal, The team of groundwater experts led by senior scientist Shri Rakesh Singh from the Central Ground Water Board conducted a survey of water sources in Vidisha district. As part of the Jal Ganga Samwardhan Campaign, such surveys will be conducted across the state. Based on the findings, structures will be constructed to recharge water sources, with all work to be completed before the onset of the monsoon.
Under the Jal Ganga Samwardhan Campaign, recharge structures will be developed to ensure the sustainability and continuity of single tap water schemes in rural areas. A simple and effective method for site selection in villages is essential for these structures. In the first phase, three villages in Vidisha district have been selected: Lala Khedi (Vidisha block), Simrahar (Gyaraspur block), and Moodra Ganeshpur.
For the survey, Shri Singh and groundwater consultant Dr. Swati Jain from the Public Health Engineering Department provided training to engineers from Janpad Panchayats and the department. Actual surveys of existing tube wells were conducted in the villages to gather data on depth, water levels, and casing. Villagers were informed about the importance of recharge structures. The training focused on recharge parameters, effective rainwater recharge, and the importance of using clean water for groundwater replenishment. Shri Singh explained that, based on village slope, water can be directed through 3-meter filters to recharge the tube wells.
Cleaning of Bhairugarh Stepwell near Chopda Temple
Under the Jal Ganga Samwardhan Campaign in Dewas district, urban bodies and gram panchayats are undertaking various water conservation efforts. Launched on Gudi Padwa, the campaign will continue until Ganga Dussehra on June 30, 2025, with the goal of saving every drop of water. Activities include the construction and deepening of water structures. In this context, the Dewas Municipal Corporation team, with public participation, cleaned the Bhairugarh stepwell near Chopda Temple through 947 voluntary labor hours (shramdaan).
Village-Wide Water Conservation through Community Labor in Shahdol
In Shahdol, under the Jal Ganga Samwardhan Campaign, several water conservation initiatives are being carried out with the slogans:“Come, let’s save water for a secure future”,“Save water for tomorrow”, and “Wasting 
water is wasting life”.
Local public representatives, Jan Abhiyan Parishad members, social workers, and citizens are actively engaged in restoring water harvesting structures, cleaning rivers and drains, constructing sandbag barriers, and deepening ponds. Notable efforts include the cleaning of Suman Sarovar and Ponang Talab.
Cleanliness Drive at Historic Shiv Pawbawdi in Ichhapur
In Burhanpur district, the Jan Abhiyan Parishad, under the Jal Ganga Conservation Campaign, organized a cleanliness drive at the historic Shiv Paw bawdi stepwell in Ichhapur village. The initiative was supported by students from the Community Leadership Capacity Development Course. Along with cleaning the stepwell (Bawdi), the students were administered an oath to conserve water.
