Under National Water Mission of Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India, Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain Campaign 2022 was launched with the Main Objective of harvesting Rain water with the active Public participation when and where possible.

In order to Disseminate Information related to water conservation techniques and to provide technical guidance in achieving the goals of this campaign, it is advised to create Jal Shakti Kendra in the district, which may act as “Knowledge Centre” for the public to get information related to water and water sources available and a technical guidance center to advice local people about appropriate rainwater harvesting structures, techniques with main consideration to the local prevailing hydrological conditions.

In order to enlighten people on conservation of water and water resources, Jal Shakti Kendra (Knowledge Center) has been formed in the month of June 2022, in the District Collectorate premises - Room adjacent to the Disaster Management Section with complete guidance and support from the District Collector. Wall posters depicting the Logo of Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain campaign 2022 is being displayed through poster for easy Identification of the center for public who wish to gain information and visit the centre.

Taluk level Jal shakti Kendras have been formed in all the 9 Taluks of this district in order to make it convenient for the people from various areas and reaches to get easier access of information regarding water conservation techniques and practices. These Taluk level centers have been formed in all the nine Taluk offices and WRD section offices.

Jal Shakti Kendra in Collectorate is being managed by Junior Draughting Officer (JDO) with Knowledge in Water Conservation practices and techniques.

The Knowledge Centers in Taluk levels are being managed by technical personnel in the respective Section Offices of Water Resources Department to guide the local people and farmers regarding the objectives of this campaign.

These Technical personnel who are involved in the Knowledge centers are well educated and guided to deal with the public to disseminate information and also to collect information regarding Unique techniques and Viable practices which are currently being followed by the local people and it can be spread to other areas wherever possible.

In both the District and Taluk level Jal Shakti Kendras, the following resources are being made available for the public to access and get benefitted thereof.

Artificial Recharge Well Structure Model: A model of artificial recharge well has been placed at the Jal Shakti Kendra for the easy understanding of the Well structure and functions for the general public.

Details of Water Bodies and various water resources under the maintenance of Various departments. These details include geographic locations, maps, Hydraulic particulars, current status, etc.

Details pertaining to Creation of New Water Harvesting structures in Agricultural lands, Residences and Commercial places.

Information regarding Completed and Ongoing works of various stakeholder’s departments related to Maintenance of Water Conservation structures.

Technical design and details of various Water Harvesting and Water conservation structures

Photos and posters of Completed works relating to formation of New structures, Maintenance, Rehabilitation and renovation of Existing structures.

Details of unique and Best practices followed anywhere in the district such as,

Amrit Sarovar: Renovation of traditional water bodies is one of the essential works in Jal shakti Abhiyan. 67 water bodies are currently taken up under this scheme.

Formation of Sunken ponds, Farm ponds: Where water can be stored used during dry periods.

Massive Tree plantation (Afforestation): The local bodies are involved in creating plantations like Avenue Tree Plantation, Massive Tree Plantation and Miyawakki ( Mini Forest) to collect rain water to convert rainfed lands to all weather cultivable lands.

In order to publicize and carry over the salient features of the campaign to the public, to educate people regarding the existence of Jal Shakti Kendra, various awareness programs and IEC activities have been conducted all over the district which may include rallying by school and college students, Propaganda through various Agricultural organizations, distributing pamphlets, involving youth organizations viz., Nehru Yuva Kendra and various NGOs.

While Considering the impacts of Jal shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain Campaign, the conditions prevailing before and after the implementation of the campaign shows a lot of promise and a lot can be gained from the practices. Jal Shakti Kendras acts as major information hub, where the ideas and techniques are born and being a boon in Conservation of Water and Water resources.