North Tripura Tops Northeast in Water Conservation Under Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari

A Remarkable Community-Led Transformation Driving India’s Water Security

North Tripura has shown the whole country how strong community efforts can bring real change. Thanks to the Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari program, the district has become the top performer among all North Eastern and Hilly States in water conservation.

What is Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari?

This program was started by the Government of India in 2024 under the guidance of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. It focuses on saving water by involving people directly. More than 24,000 rainwater harvesting structures are planned under this initiative all across India.

North Tripura’s Big Achievements

• Ranked No. 1 in North East & Hilly States
• Vanghmun Village in Jampui Hills fully saturated with rooftop rainwater systems

Vanghmun: A Role Model

This small village has shown how people’s participation can lead to rainwater harvesting. The entire transformation was done with full help from the local community. It's also known as Tripura’s cleanest village.

Government Schemes Supporting This

• MGNREGS - provided jobs while building water structures
• Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain - focused on harvesting rainwater
• Atal Bhujal Yojana - supported better groundwater management

Key Facts in a Table

FAQs

Q: What is Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari?
A: A national movement to conserve water with help from the people and communities.

Q: Why is North Tripura special?
A: It’s the top-ranked district in the Northeast for building water-saving systems with full public support.

Q: How did the government help?
A: Through programs like MGNREGS and Jal Shakti Abhiyan, offering funds, tools, and guidance.

Takeaways

• Community involvement can bring big environmental changes.
• North Tripura is a model for other states to follow.
• Government schemes and local participation go hand in hand for success.