Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari: From Local Action to Water Security

Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari: From Local Action to Water Security: -A PIB FEATURE- For centuries, communities across India developed ways to capture, store and share water according to local needs. Stepwells, tanks, ponds, johads and traditional irrigation systems reflected a simple understanding: water security was a shared responsibility. Growing populations, expanding agriculture and rapid urbanisation have made water management increasingly complex. New technologies, infrastructure and