Raipur, the capital of Chhattisgarh, has emerged as a national model for urban water conservation under the Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari (JSJB) initiative.
Nearly 32,000 rainwater harvesting and groundwater recharge structures have been created, including recharge wells, percolation pits, and rooftop harvesting systems.
The initiative aims to improve groundwater recharge, reduce urban water stress, and develop Raipur as a climate-resilient Sponge City.
Recharge wells can replenish up to 3 lakh litres of water annually, while injection wells can recharge up to 15 lakh litres per year.
It also includes pond interlinking, the Kharun River recharge project, and the reuse of treated wastewater for sustainable urban water management.