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JJHA

Jal-Jeevan-Hariyali Abhiyan

A comprehensive climate-resilience programme addressing water conservation, afforestation, clean energy, and sustainable agriculture across Bihar.

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Programme Focus

A multi-pronged response to climate change and environmental sustainability.

Jal-Jeevan-Hariyali Abhiyan addresses climate change through water conservation, restoration of water bodies, greener energy, afforestation, and sustainable agricultural practices.

The programme brings together fifteen state government departments under one umbrella, with the Rural Development Department serving as the nodal department.

Recognitions
  • Award of Excellence in the Project Category at the 20th CSI e-Governance Awards.
  • Third Prize in the Best State Category at the 4th National Water Awards 2022.
  • Credited in national reporting for improvements in Bihar's groundwater indicators.
Scheme Visuals

Water, greenery, clean energy, and climate resilience.

JJHA combines water conservation, restoration, afforestation, and awareness activities under one environmental mission.

Irrigated green field under Jal-Jeevan-Hariyali Abhiyan
Water conservation structure under Jal-Jeevan-Hariyali Abhiyan
Water conservation structure
Cascade water flow structure in a green landscape
Cascade water structure
Water body and hillside conservation work
Water body restoration
Tree-lined road showing green cover improvement
Green cover and plantation
Restored public well under Jal-Jeevan-Hariyali Abhiyan
Restored public well
Drip irrigation supporting green cultivation under Jal-Jeevan-Hariyali Abhiyan
Drip irrigation and green cultivation
Eleven Components

Targeted interventions for water, greenery, energy, and agriculture.

Removal of encroachment from public water bodies and reservoirs.
Restoration of ponds, aahars, payeens, and other public water bodies.
Identification and renovation of public wells.
Soak pits, recharge pits, and water conservation structures near wells and hand pumps.
Check dams and water conservation structures near rivulets and hilly areas.
Creation of new water resources and transfer of surplus river water to deficit areas.
Rooftop rainwater harvesting structures.
Nursery creation and massive afforestation.
Alternative agriculture, drip irrigation, organic farming, and new agro techniques.
Promotion of solar energy and energy conservation.
Jal-Jeevan-Hariyali awareness campaign.
Groundwater Progress

According to the Dynamic Ground Water Resources Assessment of India 2022, Bihar's annual groundwater recharge increased from 28.05 to 33.14 billion cubic metre compared with 2020.

Annual extractable groundwater resources increased from 25.46 to 30.04 billion cubic metre, with the report specifically crediting Jal-Jeevan-Hariyali Abhiyan.

Green Cover

The Forest Survey of India report 2022 reported a 1.03 percent increase in Bihar's forest cover in 2021 compared with 2019.

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