Nandyal’s Catch the Rain works find mention in Modi’s Mann ki Baat
The 'Catch the Rain' water conservation campaign in Nandyal, Andhra Pradesh, has received national recognition from Prime Minister Narendra Modi for its success in restoring traditional water bodies and improving groundwater recharge. The project utilized scientific planning and community participation to achieve 100% grounding of its conservation works.
Why it matters
Effective water management and conservation are vital for agricultural sustainability and climate resilience in drought-prone regions.
The ‘Catch the Rain’ campaign is strengthening water conservation efforts across Nandyal district, Andhra Pradesh through large-scale desilting of 2,691 km of feeder and supply channels, restoration of 251 minor irrigation tanks, 2,103 water conservation works, and the revival of thousands of rainwater harvesting structures.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi mentioned the campaign in his Mann ki Baat address on Sunday (July 26, 2026).
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