Delhi Government Unveils ‘Catch the Rain 2026’ Initiative with Mandatory Rainwater Harvesting Norms

New Delhi, India — [01-05-2026]— With an emphasis on transforming water conservation into a sustained public movement, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta launched the ‘Catch the Rain 2026’ campaign, positioning it as a strategic intervention to strengthen urban water resilience. The initiative introduces a dedicated water mascot, ‘Neera’ and outlines a combination of policy mandates and financial incentives aimed at accelerating the adoption of rainwater harvesting systems across the National Capital. Speaking at a Delhi Jal Board event, the Chief Minister underscored the need to move beyond symbolic action. She…

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Union Minister of Jal Shakti Shri C.r. Patil Launches Sujalam Bharat App

The Union Minister of Jal Shakti, Shri C.R. Patil, today launched the Sujalam Bharat App, a digital initiative designed to transform rural drinking water governance by placing real-time information in the hands of citizens and institutions. The app has been developed with support from BISAG-N to enable geo-referencing, monitoring and management of rural water supply infrastructure under Jal Jeevan Mission.  The Union Minister emphasized this marks a major step forward in ensuring transparency and strengthening community ownership in rural drinking water supply systems.  The event witnessed online participation from representatives…

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