Jal Swavlamban: A Blueprint for Water-Self-Reliant Villages
Udaipur to See Over 11,000 Water Structures Built in Phase 2 of Flagship Campaign
The state government’s ambitious mission Mukhyamantri Jal Swavlamban Abhiyan 2.2 (MJSA) is set to revolutionize water management and self-reliance across Udaipur's rural landscape. As part of the campaign’s second phase, an investment of ₹335.69 crore has been approved for the development of 11,005 water conservation structures in 300 villages spread across 14 blocks in the district.
In a high-level district committee meeting chaired under the guidance of District Collector and hosted by District Council CEO Ria Dabi, detailed block-wise and department-wise plans were presented and received unanimous approval. This initiative underlines the state's commitment to sustainable groundwater conservation and rural water independence.
Water for Tomorrow: 300 Villages, 11,005 Structures
Additional Chief Engineer and Ex-officio Project Manager Atul Jain from the Watershed Department revealed that the approved works span across major blocks. The Bhinder block, for example, will witness 1,055 structures built at a cost of ₹21.88 crore, while Kotda will see 742 structures in 18 villages at a cost of ₹37.46 crore.
Other significant investments include:
₹18.76 crore in Kurabad for 697 works
₹16.78 crore in Nayagaon for 763 works
₹21.23 crore in Rishabhdev for 1,420 works
₹19.85 crore in Vallabhnagar for 814 works
₹25.83 crore in Sayra for 844 works
₹27.07 crore in Phalasiya for 709 works
₹39 crore in Jhadol for 920 works
₹26.28 crore in Gogunda for 879 works
₹17.15 crore in Girwa for 848 works
₹18.79 crore in Kherwara for 607 works
₹21.15 crore in Badgaon for 338 works
₹24.39 crore in Mavli for 369 works
Reclaiming Every Drop: What the Campaign Will Do
The activities planned under MJSA 2.2 are not just infrastructural—they are transformational. From rejuvenating ponds, constructing check dams and percolation tanks, to rooftop water harvesting and watershed management, the campaign aims to recharge groundwater, boost irrigation for agriculture, and build resilience in the face of climate uncertainty.
Additionally, stream rejuvenation, farm ponds, and plantation drives are being included as integral parts of this multi-dimensional approach. The vision is clear: every village, every household should be water secure, self-reliant, and climate-ready.
A Model for Rural India
With an inclusive design and scientific execution, Mukhyamantri Jal Swavlamban Abhiyan is emerging as a benchmark in community-led water conservation. The second phase is not just an upgrade; it's a promise—of green fields, full wells, and a future where jal hi jeevan hai (water is life) is more than a slogan; it’s a lived reality in every corner of Udaipur.
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