Archive · 25 Jul 2026
Nandyal Enhances Water Conservation with Catch the Rain Campaign
The Nandyal district in Andhra Pradesh is working hard to save rainwater through a campaign called 'Catch the Rain.'
They are fixing old water bodies, cleaning channels, and building new places to store water.
The campaign runs from July 4 to August 4 and involves the whole community.
They have already started 2,103 projects to save water and have cleaned 2,691 km of channels.
This helps farmers and local people have more water for their needs.
The district is also measuring how much extra water they can store, which is a big help for the environment and the people living there.
The Catch the Rain campaign is being implemented in Nandyal district to conserve rainwater.
The campaign involves restoring traditional water bodies, desilting feeder channels, and creating new water storage.
Scientific planning and community participation are key to the campaign's success.
2,103 water conservation works have been identified and sanctioned, achieving 100% grounding.
The campaign has restored 3.27 TMC of tank storage capacity and created an additional 0.03 TMC of storage.
- Who
- Nandyal district authorities and local communities
- What
- Implementation of the Catch the Rain campaign
- When
- From July 4 to August 4
- Where
- Nandyal district, Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- To conserve rainwater and enhance water storage capacity
Government and Community Efforts
Environmental and Sustainability Benefits
Implementation and Participation
Government and Community Efforts
The campaign is implemented through coordinated efforts between various departments and local communities, ensuring transparency and participation.
Environmental and Sustainability Benefits
The campaign aims to enhance water conservation and sustainability by capturing and storing rainwater effectively.
Infrastructure Development
Government and Community Efforts
The district has identified and sanctioned 2,103 water conservation works, achieving 100% grounding.
Environmental and Sustainability Benefits
The restoration of feeder channels and water conservation structures has restored 3.27 TMC of tank storage capacity and created an additional 0.03 TMC of storage.
Community Involvement
Government and Community Efforts
Consultations with local communities and village elders help identify interventions based on local needs and traditional knowledge.
Environmental and Sustainability Benefits
The campaign improves groundwater recharge and water availability for agriculture, livelihoods, and local communities.
- Campaign Duration
- July 4 to August 4
- Number of Gram Panchayats
- 489
- Water Conservation Works
- 2,103
- Feeder and Supply Channels Desilted
- 2,691 km
- Minor Irrigation Tanks Restored
- 251
- Additional Water Storage Created
- 3.27 TMC (restored) + 0.03 TMC (new)