Uttarakhand Government launched Bhagirath mobile app under Jal Sanrakshan Abhiyan 2025, themed: “Dhara Mera, Naula Mera, Gaon Mera, Prayas Mera”- emphasizing community ownership in conserving water resources.
Key Highlights
Objective:
- To promote public participation in identifying and reviving traditional and critical water sources across Uttarakhand
Launch of Bhagirath App:
- Enables citizens to report endangered or dried-up water sources (like Naulas and Dharaas) in their locality.
- Bhagirath App is part of digital initiatives for environmental governance under Jal Sanrakshan Abhiyan 2025.
Role of SARA (Spring and River Rejuvenation Authority)
Constitution:
- SARA was formed to conserve natural water sources, including Naulas, Dharaas, and rain-fed rivers. Naulas and Dharaas are traditional water sources unique to Uttarakhand’s hilly terrain.
Inter-departmental Coordination:
- Established collaboration across various departments to strengthen the water conservation framework.
Achievements:
- Stored 3.12 million cubic meters of rainwater
- Treated 6,500+ water sources across the state
- Ongoing groundwater recharge projects in the plains with help from Central Ground Water Board
Scientific River Rejuvenation Projects:
In the first phase, a Detailed Project Report (DPR) is being prepared (with IIT Roorkee and NIH Roorkee) for rejuvenating: Gauri River; Nayar River; Uttarvahini Shipra; Song River.
The approach involves technical and scientific methodologies for effective and sustainable river treatment.
Jal Sanrakshan Abhiyan 2025
A people-led mission to protect and sustain water resources across Uttarakhand.
Dhara-Naula Conservation Committees:
- Formed at village level
- Ensure grassroots participation in water conservation
Gram Panchayat Capacity Building:
- Organizing phase-wise workshops
- Focus on equipping local governance bodies for sustainable water management
- Through the Bhagirath App, citizens can actively report critical, dried-up, or neglected water bodies for timely government intervention