Archive · 21 Nov 2025
Uttar Pradesh Leads in National Water Conservation Efforts
Uttar Pradesh is doing a great job saving water.
They fixed many ponds and rivers, and now have more water.
This helped farmers and people in villages.
Mirzapur did such a good job that they won a big award.
Mirzapur, Varanasi, and Jalaun won top prizes in the Sixth National Water Awards for the northern region.
Gorakhpur Municipal Corporation received a third prize in the 'Jal Sanchay Janbhagidari' category.
Over 52,000 reservoirs and ponds were restored, improving rural water levels.
More than 42,000 structures for groundwater recharge were built, increasing recharge by 20%.
Mirzapur's water conservation efforts led to a 1-meter average increase in groundwater levels.
- Who
- Uttar Pradesh government and local administrations
- What
- Implemented water conservation and storage schemes
- When
- Recently and ongoing
- Where
- Uttar Pradesh, India
- Why
- To address water scarcity and improve water security
- Reservoirs restored
- Over 52,000
- Groundwater recharge structures
- Over 42,000
- Awards won (North Region)
- Mirzapur (1st), Varanasi (2nd), Jalaun (3rd)
- Gorakhpur award
- Third prize in 'Jal Sanchay Janbhagidari' category
- Groundwater level increase (Mirzapur)
- Average of 1 meter
