The Gujarat government has announced the early launch of its annual water conservation campaign, the Sujalam Sufalam Jal Abhiyan, starting on February 21 this year. This decision aims to speed up water storage initiatives before the monsoon and enhance the state’s readiness for the rainy season. The campaign, a part of the state’s ongoing efforts for the past eight years, focuses on coordinated actions to improve water availability.
State government Spokesperson and Minister Jitu Vaghani stated that the Chief Minister’s directive is to ensure swift completion of water conservation projects before the monsoon. The campaign, aligned with national water conservation initiatives led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will kick off across Gujarat on February 21. The main emphasis this year will be on early lake deepening to facilitate water storage, especially if the monsoon arrives earlier than expected.
Minister Vaghani highlighted that the campaign has been instrumental in storing nearly 13,994 million cubic feet of water in Gujarat between 2018 and 2025. Moreover, it has generated over 26 million man-days of employment for laborers, benefiting livelihoods and community water security. By commencing the campaign early this year, the state government aims to further fortify water storage infrastructure and ensure sufficient water supply for both rural and urban areas ahead of the monsoon season.
