Archive · 16 Nov 2025
Jammu Municipal Corporation Initiates Revival of 17 Water Bodies
Imagine some old ponds and wells in Jammu that are very important for nature and for people to gather.
Over time, they've become dirty and forgotten because of new buildings and people not taking care of them.
Now, the city's government, called the Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC), has started a big project to clean and fix 17 of these special water places.
They are digging out mud, planting trees, building paths to walk on, and adding benches.
The goal is to make them beautiful again so they can help the environment, like helping water soak into the ground, and also be nice places for everyone in the community to enjoy.
JMC has launched a plan to restore 17 water bodies in Jammu.
The initiative aims to revive ecological, cultural, and community value of ponds, wells, and streams.
Projects include desilting, cleaning, landscaping, and creating public spaces.
Foundation stones were recently laid for conservation projects in Upper Barnai and Sangrampur.
Specific projects like Jal Talab in Upper Barnai are estimated to cost around Rs 35.70 lakh.
- Who
- Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC), led by Commissioner Devansh Yadav, with participation from MLAs Sham Lal Sharma and Surendra Kumar.
- What
- Launched a comprehensive initiative to restore and rejuvenate 17 water bodies including ponds and wells.
- When
- The initiative is underway, with foundation stones laid recently for specific projects.
- Where
- Across Jammu city, including Upper Barnai and Sangrampur.
- Why
- To revive their ecological, cultural, and community value, maintain ecological balance, aid groundwater recharge, and preserve cultural heritage.
- Number of Water Bodies
- 17
- Project Lead
- Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC)
- JMC Commissioner
- Devansh Yadav
- Location
- Jammu City
- Project Goals
- Ecological revival, cultural preservation, community space enhancement, groundwater recharge
- Example Projects
- Jal Talab (Upper Barnai), Durgochak (Sangrampur)