Rajasthan Launches 'Karmabhoomi Se Matribhoomi' Campaign to Revive Rainwater Harvesting
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Initiative Name | 'Karmabhoomi se Matribhoomi' Campaign |
| Launched By | Rajasthan CM Shri Bhajanlal Sharma |
| Objective | Revive rainwater harvesting tradition & curb declining groundwater levels |
| Inspired By | PM Narendra Modi's 'Catch the Rain' concept |
| Key Focus | Rainwater conservation, recharge structures, and groundwater replenishment |
| Implementation | Construction of recharge shaft structures in rural areas |
| Key Participants | Bhamashahs (local donors), diaspora Rajasthani businessmen, corporates |
| Funding Mechanisms | Crowdfunding (diaspora), CSR funding (corporates) |
| Pilot Districts | Sirohi, Pali, Jodhpur, Bhilwara, Jhunjhunu, Jaipur |
| Groundwater Status | 72% of Rajasthan (216 Panchayat Samitis) is overexploited, poor quality |
| Expected Outcomes | Improve water availability for domestic & agricultural use |