Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari campaign endorses Aawa Paani Jhoki water conservation drive

Exam-focused facts from the 6 March 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

The Centre's Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari campaign endorses the community-driven 'Aawa Paani Jhoki' movement in Chhattisgarh's Korea district.
Farmers voluntarily allocated 5% of their land to build small recharge ponds and terraced pits for rainwater harvesting.
Over 440 traditional ponds have been revived, raising groundwater levels by 3–4 metres in several areas.
More than 2,000 soak pits have been constructed under the initiative.
Women volunteers called 'Neer Nayikas' and youth volunteers known as 'Jal Doots' lead education and community engagement activities.
Over 500 homes have participated through the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY).