Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari 2.0: Citizen Feedback Deadline Extended to 30 November 2026

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The Ministry of Jal Shakti has extended the deadline for submitting citizen feedback on the Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari (JSJB) 2.0 portal to 30 November 2026. The portal, which opened on 26 January 2026, allows citizens across the country to share their observations on water conservation, rainwater harvesting, groundwater recharge and storage structures reported under the initiative. The extension, announced on 12 November 2026, is intended to enable more people to provide feedback on the artificial recharge and storage structures created.

As of 31 May 2026, more than 1.5 crore rainwater harvesting, groundwater recharge, water conservation and storage structures had been reported nationwide under JSJB 2.0. The second phase of the initiative was launched after the Prime Minister envisioned a nationwide water conservation movement on 6 September 2024 at Surat, Gujarat, with the aim of turning water conservation into a Jan Andolan through public participation. According to the Ministry, the citizen feedback mechanism is designed to help identify maintenance requirements, monitor the functionality of structures and improve their long-term effectiveness.

Feedback from citizens will also support the verification and assessment of assets reported under the initiative. Since recognition is given to districts, states, Union Territories and other stakeholders based on the number of artificial recharge and storage works completed, the Ministry said citizen participation is particularly significant. The mechanism is expected to enhance the quality and credibility of reporting, promote transparency in implementation, and encourage districts and urban local bodies to ensure proper maintenance and sustained functionality of the structures.

What is Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari 2.0?

Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari is a Ministry of Jal Shakti initiative that seeks to make water conservation a Jan Andolan, or people's movement, through active public participation. The nationwide movement was envisioned by the Prime Minister on 6 September 2024 at Surat, Gujarat. Its second phase covers structures intended to conserve water, harvest rainwater, recharge groundwater and provide storage. The citizen feedback portal was opened on 26 January 2026 to allow public assessment of these works.

How does citizen feedback strengthen the initiative?

The feedback mechanism allows citizens to comment on structures reported through the JSJB 2.0 portal. Inputs can help identify repairs, assess functionality and verify assets. Since stakeholder recognition depends on completed artificial recharge and storage works, public scrutiny can improve reporting credibility and discourage an exclusive focus on numerical counts. The Ministry expects the mechanism to promote transparency and encourage districts and urban local bodies to maintain the structures properly.