Archive · 31 Jan 2026
Meghalaya’s Community Water Strategy Recognized in Economic Survey
Meghalaya, a state in India, is doing great things to protect its water.
The government and local communities are working together on projects like MegARISE, which protects important areas where water comes from, and mapping over 55,000 springs to keep track of them.
They are also building more than 500 projects to collect and store water.
All these efforts help make sure there is enough water for people now and in the future, even as the climate changes.
The Indian government's Economic Survey 2025-26 noticed and praised these efforts, saying they are a good way to handle water problems.
Meghalaya's community-driven water security initiatives were recognized in the Economic Survey 2025-26.
Key projects include MegARISE, Spring Mapping Initiative, and Community-Based Water Harvesting.
MegARISE focuses on protecting catchment areas like Umiew and Ganol through sustainable forest management.
Over 55,000 springs have been mapped using GIS technology for conservation and revival.
More than 500 community-based water harvesting projects are being implemented for climate-resilient water management.
- Who
- Meghalaya government and local communities
- What
- Community-driven climate adaptation and water security initiatives
- When
- Recognized in the Economic Survey 2025-26
- Where
- Meghalaya, India
- Why
- To address water security challenges and climate change adaptation
- State
- Meghalaya
- Initiatives
- MegARISE, Spring Mapping, Community-Based Water Harvesting
- Catchment Areas
- Umiew, Ganol
- Springs Mapped
- 55,000
- Water Harvesting Projects
- 500+
- Plantation Area
- 8,430 hectares
- Survey
- Economic Survey 2025-26
- Chief Minister
- Conrad K Sangma