CM Dhami Launches Bhagirath App for Water Conservation in Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami launched the Bhagirath mobile app as part of the state’s Jal Sanrakshan Abhiyan (Water Conservation Campaign) 2025. The initiative, aligning with the campaign’s theme “Dhara Mera, Naula Mera, Gaon Mera, Prayas Mera,” aims to involve citizens in reporting endangered water sources in their areas. The app will enable the government to take prompt action to conserve and restore critical water bodies like Naulas, Dharaas, and rain-fed rivers. CM Dhami emphasized the need for public participation and the role of sustainable water management practices in ensuring the long-term viability of water resources in the state.

Key Points

Launch of Bhagirath App

• The Bhagirath app was introduced to encourage local participation in identifying and reporting endangered water sources.
• The app’s purpose is to help the government take steps toward the revival and conservation of crucial water bodies.

Campaign Theme and Brochure

• The theme for Jal Sanrakshan Abhiyan 2025 is “Dhara Mera, Naula Mera, Gaon Mera, Prayas Mera,” which calls for collective action in preserving water sources.
• An official brochure detailing the campaign was also released during the event.

Importance of Water Conservation

• CM Dhami highlighted that natural water sources, including Naulas, Dharaas, and rain-fed rivers, need to be conserved for sustainable water management.
• Emphasis was placed on the role of water conservation in promoting development and progress in the state.

Spring and River Rejuvenation Authority (SARA)

• SARA has been actively coordinating conservation efforts across Uttarakhand.
• In the past year, the authority has successfully stored 3.12 million cubic meters of rainwater and worked on conserving over 6,500 water sources in the state.

Collaboration with Central Ground Water Board

• SARA is collaborating with the Central Ground Water Board to recharge groundwater levels, especially in the plains, to ensure long-term water sustainability.

River Rejuvenation Projects

• A detailed project report is being prepared in collaboration with IIT Roorkee and NIH Roorkee to rejuvenate rivers like Nayar, Song, Uttarvahini Shipra, and Gauri.
• The project focuses on scientific and technical methods for river treatment to ensure their sustainability.

Statewide Water Conservation Campaign

• CM Dhami emphasized that public participation is vital for the success of these water conservation efforts.
• A statewide campaign will involve village-level initiatives and programs aimed at building awareness and ensuring local governance bodies are equipped to implement water management practices.

Formation of Dhara Naula Conservation Committee

• A committee has been formed at the village level to ensure active community participation in water conservation.
• Workshops will be organized to train Gram Panchayats in sustainable water management.