Kumar Bahukhandi
Fresh monsoon rains have begun filling newly constructed farm ponds and community water bodies under Chhattisgarh’s Mor Gaon–Mor Pani campaign, highlighting the state’s push for sustainable water conservation and stronger rural livelihoods-Photo Credit -CG/PR
Over 15,000 farm ponds and 700 community tanks brim with rainwater, strengthening irrigation, livelihoods, and rural water security across the state
Raipur: With the southwest monsoon gaining momentum across Chhattisgarh, the state’s flagship ‘Mor Gaon–Mor Pani’ (My Village, My Water) campaign is beginning to show tangible results. Recent rainfall has rapidly filled thousands of water conservation structures built under the initiative, significantly improving water availability in rural areas while boosting agriculture and livelihood opportunities.
More than 15,000 livelihood farm ponds (Aajeevika Dabris) constructed under the vision of Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai are now effectively harvesting rainwater. At the same time, over 700 community ponds developed under the ‘Nava Taria–Aay Ke Jariya’ (New Ponds, New Livelihoods) initiative are also filling up, creating dependable water sources for irrigation, fish farming, horticulture, and other income-generating activities.
The state government has further strengthened its water conservation drive through the VBG Ramji Yojana, launched on July 1, under which 318 development works have been approved. Of these, 108 projects are directly focused on water conservation and groundwater recharge, aiming to maximize rainwater harvesting and ensure long-term rural water security.
Since the launch of the Mor Gaon–Mor Pani campaign, work has been undertaken to build over one lakh water conservation and recharge structures across Chhattisgarh. More than ₹1,600 crore has already been invested in these projects through the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS).
According to the state government, the initiative goes beyond constructing water bodies—it seeks to create sustainable assets that strengthen rural prosperity. As the first monsoon showers replenish these structures, the campaign is emerging as a key driver of water conservation, employment generation, agricultural resilience, and long-term livelihood enhancement across the state.
