Union Jal Shakti Minister, Sh. C.R. Patil and Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini at the exhibition during the national-level launch ceremony of the Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain 2025, held at Tau Devi Lal Stadium in Panchkula on March 22, 2025.

PANCHKULA, 22.03.25-Union Jal Shakti Minister, Sh. C.R. Patil and Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini at the exhibition during the national-level launch ceremony of the Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain 2025, held at Tau Devi Lal Stadium in Panchkula on March 22, 2025. Irrigation and Water Resources Minister Smt. Shruti Choudhry and BJP State President, Sh. Mohan Lal Badoli are also seen in the picture.

Union Jal Shakti Minister, Sh. C.R. Patil and Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini at the exhibition during the national-level launch ceremony of the Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain 2025, held at Tau Devi Lal Stadium in Panchkula on March 22, 2025.

Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini and Union Jal Shakti Minister, Sh. C.R. Patil inaugurating the Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain 2025 during the national-level launch ceremony organized at Panchkula on March 22, 2025. Irrigation and Water Resources Minister Smt. Shruti Choudhry, Chief Secretary, Sh. Anurag Rastogi and other dignitaries are also seen in the picture.

Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini and Union Jal Shakti Minister, Sh. C.R. Patil inaugurating the Jal-Jungle-Jan: Ek Prakritik Bandhan Abhiyan during the national-level launch ceremony of the Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain 2025, held at Tau Devi Lal Stadium in Panchkula on March 22, 2025. Irrigation and Water Resources Minister Smt. Shruti Choudhry is also seen in the picture.

Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini and Union Jal Shakti Minister, Sh. C. R Patil inaugurating the Mukhyamantri Jal Sanchay Yojana Haryana during the national-level launch ceremony of the Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain 2025, held at Tau Devi Lal Stadium in Panchkula on March 22, 2025. Irrigation and Water Resources Minister Smt. Shruti Choudhry is also seen in the picture.

Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini and Union Jal Shakti Minister, Sh. C.R. Patil launching the Water Resources Atlas - 2025 during the national-level launch ceremony of the Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain 2025, held at Tau Devi Lal Stadium in Panchkula on March 22, 2025. Irrigation and Water Resources Minister Smt. Shruti Choudhry, Chief Secretary, Sh. Anurag Rastogi are also seen in the picture.

Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini addressing the gathering during the national-level launch ceremony of the Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain 2025, held at Tau Devi Lal Stadium in Panchkula on March 22, 2025.

Union Jal Shakti Minister, Sh. C.R. Patil addressing the gathering during the national-level launch ceremony of the Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain 2025, held at Tau Devi Lal Stadium in Panchkula on March 22, 2025.

Union Jal Shakti Minister CR Patil and Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini launched the campaign from Panchkula

Launch of Mukhyamantri Jal Sanchay Yojana Haryana

Various water conservation projects inaugurates in Mahendragarh

Inauguration of ranneywell based projects in 52 villages and 5 dhanis of Ferozepur Jhirka

Inauguration of Canal based projects in 24 villages and 9 dhanis of Pataudi assembly constituency

Chandigarh, March 22- On the occasion of World Water Day, Haryana witnessed a historic moment as a nationwide campaign for water conservation, Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain-2025, was launched from district Panchkula. The campaign was officially inaugurated by Union Jal Shakti Minister, Sh. C.R. Patil and Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini. Besides this, several projects were inaugurated and foundation stones were laid under water conservation, water supply schemes and cleanliness campaigns. Irrigation and Water Resources Minister, Smt. Shruti Choudhry was also present during the event.

At a national-level programme held at Tau Devi Lal Stadium in Panchkula, Union Jal Shakti Minister, Sh. C.R. Patil and Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini launched the Mukhyamantri Jal Sanchay Yojana for Haryana. Under Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain-2025, various initiatives such as ‘Jal-Jangal-Jan: Ek Prakritik Bandhan Abhiyan’, (Water-Forest-People: The Intrinsic Bond campaign), Water Resource Atlas 2025, Integrated Water Resource Action Plan (2025-27), Online Canal Water Management System, and Best Practices under JSA-CTR were also launched.

Union Jal Shakti Minister Sh. C.R Patil and Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini inaugurated various water conservation works in villages Mandola, Duloth, Badopur, Kheri, and Dokhera of Mahendragarh district, Haryana under Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain-2025. Besides this, the foundation stone for 400 artificial groundwater recharge structures was also laid.

Similarly, the Solar Power Integrated Micro Irrigation Project was inaugurated in village Devdhar and Begumpur of district Yamunanagar, village Julani Khera of district Kaithal, village Pahari of district Bhiwani, village Akoli and village Mandlana of district Mahendragarh. Besides this, in Ferozepur Jhirka, ranneywell-based water supply projects were inaugurated in 52 villages and 5 dhanis to increase water supply. In the Pataudi Assembly constituency, 24 villages and 9 dhanis canal based projects for increasing water supply were inaugurated.

Under the Swachh Bharat Mission (Rural), the Union Jal Shakti Minister and the Haryana Chief Minister inaugurated Solid waste management projects in Panchkula. These included 9 solid waste management sheds, 103 soak pits, and 21 community sanitation complexes.

Water warriors honored for their contribution to water conservation effortsDuring the programme, water warriors were honored for their remarkable contribution in the field of water conservation. Under the progressive farmer category, Sh. Rajkumar Mehra from Kurukshetra was honored for natural farming, Sh. Kushal Nehra from village Sukhpura, Yamunanagar for crop diversification and Sh. Vikas Choudhary from Taroari, Karnal for the use of DSR technology.

Similarly, for the best Sarpanch in water conservation, Smt. Bharti, Pakhal, Faridabad was honored for promoting drip irrigation, Sh. Rattan Pal Singh, Nirpur Rajput, Narnaul for the rejuvenation of the pond and Sh. Jasmer Singh, Sultanpur, Karnal for the rainwater harvesting system.

Under the Atal Bhujal Yojana, Smt. Rachna Ramdahri, Birthe, Bihari, Kaithal, Smt. Suman, Bairan, Bhiwani and Smt. Gurpreet Kaur, Jagmlera, Sirsa were honored for the best Bhujal Saheli.

In the Best Women Self-Help Group category, Smt. Pushpa from Dhourang, Yamunanagar, Smt. Kajal Sharma from Morni, Panchkula, and Smt. Sarita Devi from Nayi Basti Nalvi, Kurukshetra, were recognized for their efforts in water conservation and awareness campaigns.

Furthermore, under the Best Village Water and Sanitation Committees category for water conservation, Sh. Labh Singh Sarpanch, Jamba, Kaithal, Sh. Pervash Kumar, Chairman, Kalyana Kurukshetra and Smt. Vikramjeet Kaur, Chairperson Nilokheri Karnal were felicitated.

In the programme, for the Best Water Users Association, Sh. Panchram, Tapriyan, Panchkula were felicitated for Kuhl based Integrated Micro Irrigation Project, Sh. Sachin Walia, Partap Nagar, Yamunanagar for promoting canal water for micro irrigation system and Sh. Jitender, Pharpur Minor, Kurukshetra for promoting canal water for micro irrigation systems.

Similarly, the Best NGO award was given to Smt. Shubhi Kesarwani, GuruJal, NGO for promoting groundwater recharge and restoration of freshwater lakes and Dr. Krishna Kumari Arya, Mission Mahendragarh Apna Jal (MMAJ) for improving drinking water problem.

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Haryana will receive its share of water, and a meeting will be held with the Chief Ministers of the concerned states – Union Minister of Jal Shakti

To alleviate Haryana's water scarcity, the Union and Haryana governments will work together in a determined manner- C.R Patil

To raise awareness about water conservation among the public, Haryana Chief Minister has outlined various programmes in the state budget for 2025-26 – C.R Patil

Chandigarh, March 22 – Union Minister of Jal Shakti, Sh. C R Patil on Saturday launched the nationwide campaign ‘Jal Shakti Abhiyan Catch the Rain-2025’ at the Tau Devi Lal Stadium in District Panchkula.

Addressing the gathering after inaugurating the programme, Sh. C R Patil said that to ensure Haryana receives its rightful share of water, a meeting with the Chief Ministers of the concerned states will be held in the coming days to resolve inter-state issues. Once these issues are resolved, Haryana will receive the water it is entitled to, he said.

On this occasion, Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini and Irrigation and Water Resources Minister, Smt. Shruti Choudhry were also present.

The Union Minister said that to promote water conservation and storage, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini has outlined various programmes in the state budget for 2025-26.

The central and Haryana governments will work together in a determined manner to alleviate Haryana's water scarcity- C.R Patil

Sh. C.R Patil said that Haryana is a progressive state that depends on other states for its water supply. It also receives less rainfall. In such a state, it is necessary for both the government and citizens to be concerned about ensuring that there is no water shortage in the future. Therefore, with public participation, both the central and Haryana governments will work together in a committed manner to solve the problem of water scarcity in the state, said the Union Minister.

Moving towards water conservation is the need of the hour- C.R Patil

Sh. C.R Patil said that Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi had mentioned turning water conservation into a people’s movement, and today’s event is a reflection of that. He emphasized that the need of the hour is to save water because water cannot be created. Water will be the first criterion on which future generations will evaluate us. To secure water conservation for the future, we need to advance in water storage by making various plans and experimenting with different methods, said the Union Minister.

He further stated that Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi, during a virtual meeting in Surat, had said that water conservation and public participation should be transformed into a people's movement. He said that the business community, particularly migrant traders, should contribute to their motherland through their efforts. In this regard, he spoke to traders from Haryana who are in Surat, and they have pledged to spend their resources to work on water conservation in Haryana's villages in the coming days, said the Union Minister.

Due to the visionary leadership of the Prime Minister, growing problem of water scarcity has been mitigated-C.R Patil

The Union Minister of Jal Shakti said that due to the visionary leadership of the Prime Minister, the growing problem of water scarcity has been mitigated. Under the leadership of the Prime Minister, 25 lakh women in the country were trained to check the quality of water coming into their villages and homes, and they were provided with kits. However, during the 70 years of Congress rule, there was never a need to train anyone, as the government never provided water to people's homes. Women had to fetch water from distant places, and the water was often not even fit for drinking. It was impossible for them to be concerned about the quality of the water, said the Union Minister.

He said that under the Jal Jeevan Mission, the Har Ghar Jal scheme provides 55 liters of water per person. He further said that if the water in the ground is used up completely, there will be no water left for future generations, so it is essential to store rainwater.

The Union Minister further said that the Prime Minister believes that water for villages should stay in the village, and water for fields should stay in the fields. For this, the Ministry of Jal Shakti has developed different designs, and work will also be done on these in Haryana.

Chief Secretary, Sh. Anurag Rastogi, Secretary, Ministry of Jal Shakti, Sh. Ashok Meena, Chairperson, Haryana Water Resources Authority, Smt. Keshni Anand Arora, MP Sh. Kartik Sharma, MLA Smt. Shakti Rani Sharma, Haryana BJP State President, Sh. Mohan Lal Badoli, Panchkula Mayor, Sh. Kulbhushan Goyal, former Speaker, Haryana Vidhan Sabha, Sh. Gian Chand Gupta, and other officers and dignitaries also remained present.

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On World Water Day, CM urges citizens to save every drop of water and become 'Jal Mitras' to make 'Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain 2025' a huge success

‘Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain 2025’ will be a milestone in water conservation

Chief Minister expresses gratitude to the Prime Minister and Union Minister of Jal Shakti for launching the Nationwide Campaign from Haryana

When Policy, Intent, and Leadership are right, society transforms, Prime Minister has proven this to be true, says Nayab Singh Saini

Chandigarh, March 22 – On the occasion of World Water Day, Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini called upon every Haryanvi to take a pledge to save every single drop of water and prevent its misuse. He encouraged people to become ‘Jal Mitras’ and contribute to the success of the ‘Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain 2025’ campaign.

Speaking at the national-level launch ceremony of the Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain 2025, held at Tau Devi Lal Stadium in Panchkula on Saturday, the Chief Minister emphasized that the initiative would be a milestone in the efforts being taken for water conservation. He assured that the 2.8 crore people of Haryana would leave no stone unturned in ensuring the success of this water conservation movement.

Welcoming the Union Minister of Jal Shakti, Sh. C.R. Patil to the sacred land of Lord Shri Krishna, the Chief Minister expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi and Union Minister Sh. C.R. Patil for choosing Haryana to launch this nationwide campaign. He said that upon receiving the news about this event, he felt not only honored as the Chief Minister but also proud as a citizen of Haryana to be a part of such an important water conservation movement.

Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that water conservation is not just a campaign but a movement and a revolution. He stressed that this initiative is not merely a government scheme but a crucial step for securing the future of coming generations.

Neeti, Niyat aur Netratav drive societal transformation – Prime Minister has proven this true-CM

Sh. Nayab Singh Saini stated that when ‘Neeti, Niyat aur Netratav’ (Policy, Intent, and Leadership) are right, society also undergoes transformation, and Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi has proven this to be true. He emphasized how the Prime Minister has addressed social issues and shown deep concern for the people, leading to nationwide movements on cleanliness, health, Beti Bachao-Beti Padhao, and water conservation, which have now become mass campaigns.

The Chief Minister further said that Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi has set 9 resolutions for a sustainable future, with water conservation being the first. He stressed the importance of this initiative, pointing out that India has only 4 percent of the total fresh water of the world, while 18 percent of the world's population lives here. Scientists have repeatedly warned that if concrete steps are not taken in time for water conservation, the future could pose significant challenges.

He further emphasized that the Jal Shakti Abhiyan is crucial not only for the present generation but also for future generations. By conserving, storing, and using water wisely today, we can ensure sufficient resources for the generations to come. The core message of this campaign is to enhance public participation and awareness in water conservation and management, said Sh. Nayab Singh Saini.

Haryana has launched several water conservation initiatives

The Chief Minister said that Haryana does not have abundant water resources. The state is dependent on other states or groundwater, both of which have their limitations. However, a third source—rainwater harvesting and conservation—offers a solution. To address this, the Haryana government has already launched several water conservation schemes, covering sectors such as agriculture, industry, and housing.

Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that to encourage farmers to grow low-water-consuming crops, the government has implemented the ‘Mera Pani-Meri Virasat’ scheme. Under this initiative, financial assistance is provided for growing alternative crops instead of paddy. The incentive, which was previously Rs. 7,000 per acre, has been increased to Rs. 8,000 per acre in the latest budget, he said.

The Chief Minister further shared that to maximize irrigation efficiency with minimal water usage, underground pipelines have been installed to facilitate drip and sprinkler irrigation. Under the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana: Per Drop More Crop initiative, up to 85 percent subsidy is being provided for micro-irrigation techniques, ensuring better water utilization in agriculture, said Sh. Nayab Singh Saini.

Renovation of 2,215 ponds under Amrit Sarovar Mission

The Chief Minister said that treated water from Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) is being used for irrigation, industries, and non-drinking water needs in urban areas. He further said that under the Amrit Sarovar Mission, 2,215 ponds have been renovated for wastewater treatment and management, along with the restoration and rejuvenation of water bodies.

The Chief Minister said that the state government is encouraging farmers to construct ponds on their fields for rainwater harvesting, offering up to 85 percent subsidy for pond construction. Additionally, over 68,000 water conservation and rainwater harvesting structures have been developed across the state to enhance water availability and sustainability, shared Sh. Nayab Singh Saini.

To save water, We must adopt the Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle policy – Shruti Choudhry

Speaking on this occasion, Irrigation and Water Resources Minister, Smt. Shruti Choudhry, said that to save water, we must adopt the policy of Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle. She said that under the leadership of the Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini, the state government has been running the "Mera Pani Meri Virasat scheme” for water conservation. Under this scheme, farmers are provided an incentive of Rs. 7,000 per acre for cultivating alternative crops instead of paddy. In this budget, the Chief Minister has announced to increase this amount to Rs. 8,000 per acre.

While adhering to the Chief Minister's directions, an app has been developed that will help people track the water levels in canals and know the schedule for water supply rotations, informed Smt. Shruti Choudhry.

For Haryana, Catch the Rain, is not just a Campaign, But a Lifeline – Chief Secretary

The Chief Secretary, Sh. Anurag Rastogi, said that for Haryana, this is not just a campaign but our lifeline. He said that the average rainfall in Haryana has been continuously decreasing. The state's two main sources of water are the Sutlej, Ravi, Beas, and Yamuna rivers. The availability of water in both of these systems has been steadily declining over the past 40-50 years, which is a cause for concern.

He further shared that the groundwater level in the state is continuously declining. Out of 143 blocks, 88 are now in the dark zone. However, the Haryana government has prepared an atlas of its ponds and conducted a survey of water resources. The government is ensuring that water reaches South Haryana, shared Sh. Anurag Rastogi.

The Chief Secretary further stated that the government has made several efforts for water recharge, including pouring water into riverbeds and constructing water harvesting structures. However, much more needs to be done. He expressed hope that through such programmes, not only will they contribute to water conservation, but they will also be able to save water for future generations in the state.

Haryana has set an inspirational example for the Country in Water Conservation and Management – Ashok Meena

In his address, Secretary, Ministry of Jal Shakti, Sh. Ashok Meena said that Haryana has set an inspirational example for the entire country in water conservation and management. By adopting community-driven initiatives and innovative solutions to tackle water scarcity, Haryana is not only improving its water situation but has also become a beacon of hope for other regions struggling with water crises.

He said that this campaign is a continuous effort to strengthen both water and forest conservation. This year, the Jal Shakti Campaign is being advanced in partnership with the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, which will focus on establishing a balance between water conservation and forest conservation through the ‘Jal-Jangal-Jan: Ek Prakritik Bandhan Abhiyan’, (Water-Forest-People: The Intrinsic Bond campaign), strengthening the ecological link between rivers, springs, and forests, said Sh. Ashok Meena.

Chairperson, Haryana Water Resources Authority, Smt. Keshni Anand Arora, MP Sh. Kartik Sharma, MLA Smt. Shakti Rani Sharma, BJP State President Sh. Mohan Lal Badoli, Mayor Panchkula Sh. Kulbhushan Goyal and former Speaker Haryana VIdhan Sabha Sh. Gian Chand Gupta and other officers and dignitaries also remained present on this occasion.

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Cooperation Minister holds District Public Relations and Grievance Committee meeting

Chandigarh, March 22 – Cooperation Minister, Dr. Arvind Kumar Sharma said that under the leadership of Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini the government is accelerating development at a rapid pace. He appealed to officers to work with the same speed to implement government schemes and programmes effectively.

Dr. Sharma was speaking at a meeting of the District Public Relations and Grievance Committee held at Panchayat Bhawan in Narnaul on Saturday. In this meeting, a total of 16 pre-scheduled cases were kept for hearing. He said that the Haryana government is dedicated to public welfare and works based on the priorities and needs of the people.

During the meeting, he directed officers to closely monitor the construction of roads in Sector-1, Narnaul and address complaints regarding encroachments in streets and public areas. He also appealed to the citizens not to encroach on public places.

Addressing a complaint about illegal mining in Aravalli Hills, Garhi village, he directed the mining department to take immediate action. If illegal mining is found, an FIR should be registered, and all machinery should be removed immediately. He also said a report should be submitted immediately in this regard.

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Officers must address public issues on priority: Krishan Kumar Bedi

Hears public grievances gave directions to the officers for swift resolution

Chandigarh, March 22 – Haryana Social Justice, Empowerment, SCs and BCs Welfare and Antyodaya (SEWA) Minister, Sh. Krishan Kumar Bedi said that officers should resolve public grievances on priority basis. He said officers should treat public concerns as their own and ensure no work is delayed. If any person faces technical challenges, the concerned individual should be informed about it, so they understand the situation and find a resolution.

Sh. Krishan Kumar Bedi on Saturday met with people at his residence in Narwana, listened to their concerns, and directed concerned officers to take necessary actions. He assured that he stands with the public and will not let anyone face difficulties. He also stated that there will be no shortage of development projects in Narwana, and in the coming years, the constituency will establish a distinct identity in Haryana. Adequate funds will be allocated to ensure continuous development.

Sh. Bedi said that under the leadership of Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini, Haryana has become one of the leading states in the country. The youth are securing jobs based on merit, reducing the need to seek employment outside the state. Various schemes are being implemented for the welfare of all sections of society.

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Panchayat Minister Krishan Lal Panwar participates as the Chief Guest at the Samman Samaroh ceremony organised in Shahpur village of Israna Assembly

Every section of society is being given due respect and recognition in BJP government: Krishan Lal Panwar

Chandigarh, March 22 – Haryana Development and Panchayat Minister, Sh. Krishan Lal Panwar said that the triple-engine government in the state is working for the welfare of the people. He said that under the BJP government, every section of society is being given due respect and recognition.

Sh. Panwar said this while addressing a Samman Samaroh in Shahpur village, Israna, Panipat, where he participated as the chief guest.

He said that the state government is continuously working towards the development of the poor, youth, farmers, and women. Under the leadership of Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi, India has made remarkable progress, gaining global recognition for its development. Over the past 10 years, both the central and state governments have ensured the development and welfare for all sections of society, without any discrimination by adopting the 'Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas' strategy.

Sh. Panwar also praised Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini for presenting a budget in the Vidhan Sabha that focuses on public welfare. He expressed confidence that this budget will benefit the people.