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1.6L water projects helping state ‘catch the rain'

Lucknow: The 'Catch The Rain 2025' campaign to promote water conservation in the state saw over 1.66 lakh projects launched between Mar 22 and Jun 13, including rainwater harvesting projects, rejuvenation of traditional water sources and massive afforestation efforts. A govt spokesperson said 17,557 projects related to rainwater harvesting were completed, while 16,561 were in progress. Under MGNREGA, 5,714 traditional water body revival works were completed and 5,093 were ongoing. In the same period, 3,825 soak pit and stabilisation pond projects were completed, with another 512 underway. Watershed development saw 66,135 completed works and 52,097 in progress. In addition to this, 20,922 intensive afforestation works were executed, with 23,089 more currently underway. "The Krishi Vigyan Kendras successfully conducted 228 awareness and training programmes, educating farmers, students, rural women and youth on water management techniques. These activities were implemented by the departments of agriculture and horticulture," the official said. Lucknow: The 'Catch The Rain 2025' campaign to promote water conservation in the state saw over 1.66 lakh projects launched between Mar 22 and Jun 13, including rainwater harvesting projects, rejuvenation of traditional water sources and massive afforestation efforts. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với mức chênh lệch giá thấp nhất IC Markets Đăng ký Undo A govt spokesperson said 17,557 projects related to rainwater harvesting were completed, while 16,561 were in progress. Under MGNREGA, 5,714 traditional water body revival works were completed and 5,093 were ongoing. In the same period, 3,825 soak pit and stabilisation pond projects were completed, with another 512 underway. Watershed development saw 66,135 completed works and 52,097 in progress. In addition to this, 20,922 intensive afforestation works were executed, with 23,089 more currently underway. "The Krishi Vigyan Kendras successfully conducted 228 awareness and training programmes, educating farmers, students, rural women and youth on water management techniques. These activities were implemented by the departments of agriculture and horticulture," the official said.