Jal Shakti Abhiyan began for monsoon

Jal Shakti Abhiyan has provided various measures to combat the present health crisis. It has also taken several steps to boost the rural economy through its various components. In 2020, amid the COVID-19 emergency, and availability of large labour force in rural areas, the mission began its measures for the impending monsoon.

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Under the mission, a Joint Advisory has been issued from the Department of Rural Development, Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation, Department of Land Resources, and Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation to all the Chief Secretaries of all States/ UTs.

The guidelines include plans about the impending monsoon this year and the preparations to be done for water conservation and recharge which is of utmost importance for the country.

The mission aims to ensure that all available resources be optimally deployed to catch the rain during the 2020 monsoon and preparatory activities are also well placed.

Centre has allowed to take up MNGREGS works/ drinking water & sanitation works during lockdown with priority to be given to irrigation and water conservation works.

The mission will ensure that all works are undertaken with strict implementation of social distancing, use of face covers/ masks, and other necessary precautions.