Archive · 26 Sep 2025
Rayagada District Wins National Award for Water Conservation
Rayagada district in Odisha, India, has won a national award for its water conservation efforts.
The district launched a campaign between April 2024 and May 2025 to improve water availability.
They built many ponds and other water storage structures.
These projects helped keep water in the area, making it easier for people to get water.
Villagers now have access to water throughout the year.
The District Magistrate is happy to receive the award and is planning more projects.
Rayagada district won a national award for water conservation.
The district was recognized for its Jala Shakti and Jana Bhagidari campaign.
Thousands of water storage structures were constructed.
The campaign involved participation from the community and various departments.
The initiative aimed to combat water scarcity and improve access for villagers.
- Who
- Rayagada district administration and local community
- What
- Won a national award for water conservation efforts.
- When
- Between April 2024 and May 2025.
- Where
- Rayagada district, Odisha
- Why
- For successful implementation of water conservation projects through the Jala Shakti and Jana Bhagidari campaign.
- Award
- Rs 25 lakh from the Union ministry of water resources
- District
- Rayagada, Odisha
- Campaign
- Jala Shakti and Jana Bhagidari
- Key Personnel
- Ashutosh Kulkarni (DM), Akshay Kumar Khemundu (CDEO)
- Structures Built
- 5,775 by panchayat raj, 500 by water conservation, 130 by forest dept.
- Timeline
- April 2024 to May 2025