ASR district tops State in Jaladhara-Jalaharathi water conservation programme

Alluri Sitharama Raju (ASR) district in India has achieved the top rank in the state for its Jaladhara-Jalaharathi water conservation program. The district excelled in creating new water storage capacity and implementing effective water resource management.
Why it matters
This success demonstrates the impact of coordinated local administration on sustainable development and rural water security.
Alluri Sitharama Raju (ASR) district has secured the first position in the State in all the three categories under the Jaladhara-Jalaharathi programme.
The district has secured the top position in the number of works taken up, new water storage capacity created and expected outcomes under the programme. The programme aims to promote water conservation, develop water resources and improve water storage capacity.
The achievement has been attributed to the coordination, continuous monitoring and implementation of the programme by the district administration under the leadership of Collector T. Nishanthi. District-level officers and field staff have congratulated the Collector on the achievement.
Ms. Nishanthi said the result was due to the collective efforts of officials from various departments, field-level staff and other stakeholders.
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