Union Minister C.R. Patil Launches Jal Mahotsav 2026 in Gujarat to Promote Rural Water Management
On March 8, 2026, Union Minister Chandrakant Raghunath (C.R.) Patil, Ministry of Jal Shakti (MoJS), launched Jal Mahotsav 2026, a nationwide campaign of the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS),MoJS, from Rahej village, Gandevi Block, Navsari district, Gujarat.
On March 8, 2026, Union Minister Chandrakant Raghunath (C.R.) Patil, Ministry of Jal Shakti (MoJS), launched Jal Mahotsav 2026, a nationwide campaign of the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS),MoJS, from Rahej village, Gandevi Block, Navsari district, Gujarat.
- The launch of Jal Mahotsav 2026 coincided with International Women’s Day (8 March), which was observed as ‘Sujalam Shakti Diwas’, highlighting the important role of women in rural water management.
About Jal Mahotsav 2026:
Duration: Observed annually from March 8 to March 22 (culminating on World Water Day).
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- The campaign commenced with the observance of Jal Arpan Diwas, symbolising the handing over of rural drinking water assets to Gram Panchayats (GPs) to strengthen community ownership of water infrastructure under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM).
Objective: To strengthen Jan Bhagidari (community participation) and ensure the long-term sustainability of water infrastructure under the JJM.
Tagline: “गाँव का उत्सव, देश का महोत्सव” (Village’s Festival, Nation’s Festival).
Multi-Level Implementation: The campaign is structured across four administrative levels: National Level,State Level, District Level and Gram Panchayat Level.
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