Madhya Pradesh achieved a major milestone as Dindori district stood first and Khandwa second in the country under the central Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari Abhiyan. Dindori has constructed over 1.23 lakh water conservation structures – the highest in the country – and Khandwa has built more than 87,000. The performance of these two districts was a major factor in Madhya Pradesh’s overall national ranking.
Jal Ganga Samvardhan Abhiyan: The Story Behind the Numbers
Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav inaugurated the third phase of Jal Ganga Samvardhan Abhiyan on Gudi Padwa, on March 19, 2026, at the ISKCON Temple in Indore to conserve and manage water in all 55 districts of Madhya Pradesh, including rivers, ponds, dams, and other water sources. Over 1.91 lakh water conservation works have been completed since the launch of the campaign. The state has sanctioned more than ₹10,666 crore for the campaign, and more than ₹6,293 crore has been spent.
The campaign is developing various structures such as farm ponds, recharge pits, Amrit Sarovars, recharge shafts, borewell recharge systems and rooftop harvesting systems in rural and urban areas.
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2.79 Lakh Structures and Still Counting
The campaign launched in 2024 has so far revived, restored and strengthened over 2.79 lakh water structures across the state, including wells, stepwells, ponds, check dams and other water conservation systems. More than 2.44 lakh works have been identified, and around ₹6,236 crore worth of projects are in the ground now.
Mohan Yadav’s Vision: Model State on Water Security
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said that the success of the water conservation efforts needs public participation, and the campaign is making traditional practices a structured mass movement. “Water security is important for the future of Madhya Pradesh and all the citizens have to join the movement for the protection of water resources,” he said. The new phase integrates traditional conservation practices with modern technology and innovation, including AI-based planning tools and SIPRI software, to improve water structure management and engage communities.
