TFP Bureau, Raipur, April 17, 2026: \u00a0Under the Government of Chhattisgarh\u2019s ambitious initiative \u201cMor Gaon, Mor Pani, Mor Taria Mega Campaign,\u201d Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai on Friday launched the campaign at Ranjita Stadium in Jashpur.<\/p>\n
Under the initiative \u201cNava Taria, Aay ke Jariya,\u201d he also laid the foundation stone for the construction of 500 new ponds across the state. This will help in water conservation, increase groundwater levels, and improve irrigation facilities for agriculture. Through this campaign, large-scale efforts will be made to strengthen water conservation, water augmentation, and rural livelihoods.<\/p>\n
Under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS), a target of 10,000 livelihood ponds was set across the state, against this more than 13,000 ponds have already been completed by April 15, 2026, showing the campaign\u2019s strong progress and effectiveness.<\/p>\n
\u201cWater is the foundation of life and development. Through the \u201cMor Gaon, Mor Pani, Mor Taria\u201d campaign, efforts are being made to turn water conservation into a mass movement in every village. This will not only increase water availability but also boost farmers\u2019 income and strengthen the rural economy,\u201d said Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai.<\/p>\n
He emphasised that through livelihood ponds, various income-generating activities such as fish farming, duck rearing, water chestnut cultivation, vegetable production, and plantation will be promoted in rural areas, creating additional income opportunities for people.<\/p>\n
To promote the scheme at the grassroots level, information is being disseminated through wall writings, banners, awareness campaigns in Gram Sabhas, and detailed information via QR codes. Extensive publicity is also being done through social media platforms.<\/p>\n
To promote women\u2019s empowerment, women from self-help groups are actively involved in livelihood pond activities, and the name of a woman member from each beneficiary family is being mentioned on display boards to strengthen their rights and participation.<\/p>\n
Under this initiative, works are being approved based on advanced technology-based planning and Gram Sabha consent, ensuring transparency and effective monitoring. Through community participation, this campaign will contribute to the overall development of Gram Panchayats and give a new direction to the rural economy. The \u201cMor Gaon, Mor Pani, Mor Taria\u201d mega campaign is emerging as a historic initiative, transforming water conservation into a mass movement across Jashpur and the entire state, bringing lasting change to the lives of rural people.<\/p>\n
On this occasion, Deputy Chief Minister Shri Vijay Sharma, Chairman of Chhattisgarh Building and Other Construction Workers Board Shri Rampratap Singh, MLA Pathalgaon Smt. Gomti Sai, Jashpur MLA Smt. Raymuni Bhagat, along with a large number of distinguished citizens, were present.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
*Water conservation will increase prosperity in villages<\/p>\n
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