Archive · 29 Jul 2026
Seethakka Promotes Rainwater Harvesting for Groundwater Recharge
Dr. Danasari Anasuya Seethakka, the Rural Water Supply minister, spoke about the importance of rainwater harvesting to improve groundwater levels.
She asked people to help with the Telangana government's Jalasiri programme by making rainwater recharge pits.
The goal is to save rainwater and prepare for future droughts.
The minister also encouraged women's groups and farmers to join the effort.
She advised farmers to grow crops that need less water and use water wisely.
The government will support these efforts and help with building important community structures.
Local meetings will be held to plan and review these development works.
Rural Water Supply minister Dr. Danasari Anasuya Seethakka emphasized the importance of rainwater conservation for groundwater recharge.
The Jalasiri programme aims to create rainwater recharge pits, village ponds, and farm ponds to conserve rainwater.
Seethakka urged public participation and encouraged women self-help groups and farmers to actively engage in the initiative.
Farmers were advised to adopt low-water, drought-resilient crops and use water resources judiciously.
The government will support Jalasiri works through the employment guarantee scheme and prioritize the construction of community assets.
- Who
- Dr. Danasari Anasuya Seethakka, Rural Water Supply minister
- What
- Promotion of rainwater harvesting and groundwater recharge through the Jalasiri programme
- When
- Tuesday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Mulugu, Telangana
- Why
- To improve groundwater reserves and tackle future water scarcity, especially in view of anticipated drought conditions due to the El Niño phenomenon
Government Initiative
Public Participation
Role in Rainwater Harvesting
Government Initiative
The government is leading the Jalasiri programme to promote rainwater harvesting and groundwater recharge.
Public Participation
Public participation is crucial for the success of the Jalasiri initiative, with citizens encouraged to construct rainwater recharge pits.
- Minister
- Dr. Danasari Anasuya Seethakka
- Programme
- Jalasiri
- Objective
- Groundwater recharge through rainwater harvesting
- Location
- Mulugu, Telangana
- Key Participants
- Women self-help groups, women farmers, local officials
- Government Support
- Full support through employment guarantee scheme
- Development Works
- Gram Panchayat buildings, women's self-help group offices, Anganwadi centres, livestock sheds, milk sheds, farm ponds
