New Delhi [India], November 13 (ANI): The Ministry of Jal Shakti has prolonged the timeline for submitting Citizen Feedback on the Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari (JSJB) 2.0 Portal till November 30, 2026.
According to the Ministry of Jal Shakti, the Citizen Feedback Portal was opened to the general public on January 26, 2026, offering residents throughout the nation a possibility to share their suggestions on water conservation, rainwater harvesting, groundwater recharge and storage works reported below the JSJB 2.0 initiative.
The extension will allow residents to proceed offering suggestions on the factitious recharge and storage constructions created below the initiative.
The second part of JSJB has marked a major milestone in advancing the nationwide water conservation motion envisioned by the Prime Minister on September 6, 2024, at Surat, Gujarat, with the target of remodeling water conservation into a real Jan Andolan by way of energetic public participation.
As of May 31, 2026, greater than 1.5 crore rainwater harvesting, groundwater recharge, water conservation and storage constructions have been reported throughout the nation below the initiative.
The Citizen Feedback mechanism on the JSJB 2.0 Portal seeks to additional strengthen Jan Bhagidari by enabling residents to offer suggestions on the reported works. Through their precious inputs, residents will help establish upkeep necessities, monitor the performance of constructions and contribute to enhancing their long-term effectiveness.
Feedback from residents can even help the verification and evaluation of property reported below the initiative. Since recognition is offered to Districts, States/UTs and different stakeholders primarily based on the variety of synthetic recharge and storage works accomplished below the initiative, citizen participation in suggestions is especially important.
The mechanism is anticipated to reinforce the standard and credibility of reporting, promote transparency in implementation, and encourage Districts and Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) to make sure correct upkeep and sustained performance of the constructions created.
Citizens and stakeholders could submit their options and suggestions by way of the JSJB 2.0 Portal.
Through this initiative, the Ministry goals to strengthen group possession of water conservation constructions and additional advance the nationwide motion in the direction of sustainable water administration and water safety. (ANI)