Citizens now have until 30 November 2026 to give feedback on water conservation structures reported under the Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari (JSJB) 2.0 initiative, after the Ministry of Jal Shakti extended the deadline.
The feedback portal has been open since 26 January 2026. It lets people comment on rainwater harvesting, groundwater recharge and storage works reported in their areas.
Why feedback matters
As of 31 May 2026, more than 1.5 crore rainwater harvesting, groundwater recharge, water conservation and storage structures had been reported across the country under the initiative, which grew out of the Prime Minister's call on 6 September 2024 in Surat to make water conservation a people's movement.
Districts, states and Union Territories are recognised according to the number of artificial recharge and storage works they complete. The ministry said citizen feedback will help verify and assess the reported assets, flag maintenance needs and check whether the structures work, which it expects to improve the quality and credibility of reporting.
How to take part
Feedback can be submitted on the JSJB 2.0 portal at jsjb.mowr.gov.in/DashboardJsjb.aspx.
Source: official release by the Ministry of Jal Shakti, issued through the Press Information Bureau, Government of India (12 NOV 2026 3:37PM by PIB Delhi). Read the full official text: Ministry of Jal Shakti Extends Timeline for Citizen Feedback on Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari (JSJB) 2.0.
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VerifiedEvery fact, figure and quotation is taken from the official PIB release (Release ID 2335399) issued by the Ministry of Jal Shakti on 12 NOV 2026 3:37PM by PIB Delhi; checked against the source on publication. Story written by BDT from that release; no outside facts added.
Sources
- 1.Ministry of Jal Shakti Extends Timeline for Citizen Feedback on Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari (JSJB) 2.0 — Press Information Bureau, Government of India
