Minister Announces Dashboard to Track 224 Constituency Groundwater Projects
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Why in news
The Minister for Minor Irrigation announced a dashboard to track groundwater recharge projects across 224 constituencies to improve water levels.
Background
The State government plans to implement a groundwater recharge program based on the Shirpur model (Maharashtra). The Minor Irrigation Department has been allocated ₹3,333 crore for 2026-27 to fill 925 out of 3,810 tanks.
Facts for Prelims
- FactMinor Irrigation Department budget allocation: ₹3,333 crore for 2026-27
- PlaceShirpur model: A groundwater recharge model from Maharashtra
- FactTarget: Filling 925 out of 3,810 tanks under the jurisdiction
- S&TGroundwater recharge methods include constructing check dams and filling tanks
For Mains
Q. Discuss the importance of decentralized groundwater management and the role of community-led models in ensuring water security in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- technological monitoring via dashboards
- recharge models (Shirpur model)
- community participation
- sustainable irrigation
Keywords: groundwater recharge · water security · decentralized management · irrigation potential · sustainable agriculture
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