1. Mission Statement
“To ensure every Indian has access to safe, sustainable, and sufficient water through conservation, purification, and community participation — securing India’s most precious resource for the future.”
Vision:
An India where every drop of water is respected, every community is water-secure, and every citizen is a water protector.
Tagline:
“Save Every Drop, Secure Every Life – Jal Kawach for Every Indian.”
2. Background and Need
India — home to 18 percent of the world’s population — holds only 4 percent of global freshwater. The nation faces a severe water crisis due to urbanization, pollution, and overuse.
Key Facts (2015–2025):
70 percent of India’s water is contaminated (NITI Aayog, 2023)
21 cities, including Delhi, Chennai, and Bengaluru, are at risk of running out of groundwater
600 million Indians face high to extreme water stress
Every year, 200,000 plus deaths occur from lack of clean water
Rural women still walk miles daily to fetch water
If not acted upon, India could face a national water emergency by 2035
Thus, Jal Kawach is designed as a nationwide action and awareness mission to conserve, purify, and manage water through people’s participation, CSR partnerships, and scientific innovation.
3. Core Objectives
To ensure clean, safe, and accessible water for every citizen
To conserve water through rainwater harvesting, recycling, and watershed management
To promote community-driven water projects in rural and urban areas
To restore rivers, lakes, and ponds as living ecosystems
To build awareness and behavioural change for sustainable water use
4. Major Problems and Jal Kawach Solutions
Groundwater depletion
Solution: Rainwater harvesting, recharge wells, watershed projects
River and lake pollution
Solution: Clean River Campaigns and wastewater treatment
Unsafe drinking water
Solution: Community water purification systems
Water scarcity in villages
Solution: Solar water pumps and check dams
Urban water waste
Solution: Greywater recycling and smart metering
Poor awareness
Solution: Save Water, Save Life campaigns and school programs
Drought-prone areas
Solution: Artificial recharge pits and drought-resistant crops
Lack of data
Solution: Water monitoring app and district water index
5. Project Components
A. Jal Kawach Conservation Network
Establish Jal Kawach Committees in every district (government plus NGO plus citizens)
Local water audits and awareness drives
Annual Water Week to promote sustainable use
B. Rainwater Harvesting and Groundwater Recharge
Install 1 million rainwater harvesting systems in homes, schools, and offices
Build check dams, recharge pits, and contour trenches in drought-prone areas
Incentivise local water conservation through community awards
C. Water Purification and Accessibility
Community RO and UV purification units in rural areas
Collaboration with Jal Jeevan Mission and CSR partners for maintenance
Mobile water-testing labs for quality assurance
D. River, Lake and Wetland Restoration
Cleaning and revival of polluted lakes, ponds, and rivers
Use of floating wetlands, aeration, and community cleaning drives
Legal awareness against encroachment and dumping
E. Agricultural Water Management
Training farmers in drip irrigation, mulching, and rain-fed agriculture
Promote water budgeting and micro-irrigation systems
Introduce Water Smart Villages in 1,000 rural zones
F. Urban Water Efficiency Program
Smart meters in apartments and industries
Greywater recycling in housing colonies
Rain gardens and permeable pavements in Smart Cities
G. Awareness and Youth Engagement
School program Water Warriors of India with activity kits
Public rallies, art competitions, and No Water Waste pledges
Celebrity and influencer campaigns for public motivation
H. Jal Kawach App and Digital Dashboard
Real-time water conservation tracking and location tagging
Citizens can report leaks, illegal usage, or water contamination
AI-driven water stress map for government use
6. Implementation Plan (3-Year National Roadmap)
Phase 1 – Pilot (0–6 months)
Coverage: 10 districts
Key Activities: 50 check dams, 100 RWH systems, 10 clean ponds
Expected Output: 2 lakh citizens covered
Phase 2 – Expansion (6–18 months)
Coverage: 200 districts
Key Activities: 10,000 RWH systems, 100 clean water units
Expected Output: 50 lakh citizens benefited
Phase 3 – Nationwide Rollout (18–36 months)
Coverage: 700 plus districts
Key Activities: Full Jal Kawach Network is operational
Expected Output: 5 crore citizens engaged
Phase 4 – Sustainability (Beyond 3 years)
Key Activities: Maintenance and data monitoring
Expected Output: Permanent water-secure ecosystem
7. Budget Estimate (Pan-India, 3-Year)
Rainwater Harvesting and Recharge: 60.00 crore
Water Purification Units: 50.00 crore
River and Lake Restoration: 40.00 crore
Water-Smart Agriculture: 30.00 crore
Urban Water Efficiency: 25.00 crore
Awareness and Youth Programs: 15.00 crore
App and Digital Monitoring: 10.00 crore
Management and Evaluation: 10.00 crore
Total Estimated Budget (3 Years): 240.00 crore
8. Funding Model
CSR Partnerships: Water, environment and sustainability projects – 120 crore
Government Collaboration: Jal Jeevan Mission, Namami Gange, NITI Aayog – 80 crore
Public Donations (80G): Citizen contributions – 10 crore
Private Industry (Factories, Real Estate): Rainwater and wastewater CSR – 20 crore
Self-Revenue: Training, water audits, and technology sharing – 10 crore
Total Funding Target: 240 crore
9. Expected Impact (3 Years)
Water Saved: 2 billion litres per year
Rainwater Systems Installed: 1 million plus
Villages Water-Secure: 5,000 plus
Urban Households Covered: 10 lakh plus
Rivers and Lakes Restored: 500 plus
Farmers Trained: 1 lakh plus
Citizens Engaged: 5 crore plus
Water-Related Deaths Reduced: 50 percent reduction in rural areas
10. Governance and Management
National Water Board (IPV HQ): Central strategy, funding, and monitoring
State Jal Kawach Cells: Coordinate projects with local governments
District Water Committees: Manage implementation and awareness
Digital Dashboard: Real-time tracking of conservation and funding
11. Risk and Mitigation Plan
Poor community participation
Mitigation: Awareness campaigns and reward model
Maintenance neglect
Mitigation: Local committee ownership and AMC contracts
Funding delays
Mitigation: Multi-CSR and government convergence
Water contamination
Mitigation: Monthly testing and quality app reporting
Data inaccuracy
Mitigation: IoT-based monitoring and GPS validation
12. Pilot Example – Rajasthan and Maharashtra
Actions:
100 rainwater harvesting tanks installed
10 check dams built
5 lakes cleaned and revived
2,000 farmers trained in drip irrigation
50,000 citizens joined awareness drives
Pilot Cost: 5 crore (6 months)
Outcome: Groundwater rose by 1.2 m and 25 percent reduction in tanker dependency
13. Public Campaign Message
“Water is not endless — our care for it must be.”
Join Jal Kawach, India’s national movement to secure water for all — through awareness, innovation, and collective responsibility.
14. Long-Term National Goals (2025–2035)
Water Conservation: 100 billion litres saved
Water Quality: 100 percent clean drinking access
Groundwater Recharge: 3 m average nationwide
River Restoration: 2,000 rivers and lakes revived
Rural Water Access: 100 percent villages water-secure
Awareness and Education: 10 crore citizens involved
Global Goal: India in Top 10 Water-Secure Nations
15. Conclusion
Jal Kawach is India’s shield for survival — a mission to save, purify, and protect the water that sustains all life.
Controlled and implemented by IPV Surakshaa Kawach Charitable Trust (Reg. No. 2025/22/IV/1638), this project will unite citizens, government, and industries in one goal — Water Security for Every Indian.
“Jal Hai, Toh Jeevan Hai – Jal Kawach, the Water Shield of Bharat.”
