Madhya Pradesh, under the leadership of Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav, is actively implementing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of empowering farmers, youth, women, and the poor while integrating nature, environmental protection, and water conservation into a mission-mode initiative.
The state is currently experiencing a “water revolution” through the ambitious Jal Ganga Sanvardhan Abhiyan, which has already exceeded its targets for constructing farm ponds, Amrit Sarovars, and dugwell recharge pits.
These initiatives are not only expanding irrigation coverage but are also helping improve groundwater levels and create sustainable livelihoods in rural areas.
Early Planning with Modern Software
The state’s proactive approach began with the MANREGA Council initiating planning efforts as early as January and February. Using the Planner software, officials were able to efficiently develop gram panchayat-level plans with minimal data entry.
The new projects under the Jal Ganga campaign, along with pending works from the previous year, were seamlessly integrated. Madhya Pradesh became the first state in India to introduce this forward-thinking system.
SIPRI Software for Site Selection
To enhance scientific accuracy in identifying ideal locations for water structures, the Council developed the SIPRI (Software for Identification and Planning of Rural Infrastructure) tool.
Built in collaboration with MPSEDC and ISRO, this GIS-based software pinpoints optimal sites for constructing farm ponds, Amrit Sarovars, and recharge pits.
The success of this initiative has attracted attention from states like Bihar, Rajasthan, and Maharashtra, whose teams have visited Madhya Pradesh to study the model.
Real-Time Monitoring with Dashboard
In a move toward transparency and efficiency, the state launched a real-time public dashboard: https://dashboard.nregsmp.org/report_jsm.
This portal provides live updates on project progress, fund utilization, and weekly status reports sent to district collectors. So far, more than 1.27 lakh people have accessed the dashboard to monitor the campaign’s progress.
Campaign Duration and Progress
Launched on March 30 from Ujjain by CM Dr. Yadav, the campaign will conclude on June 30 in Khandwa.
As of June 21, the campaign has already surpassed its original goals. “During Campaign, 82,310 Farm Ponds (Target-77,940), 1,03,000 Dugwell Recharge Pits (Target-1,03,900), 1,283 Amrit Sarovars (Target: 992) were constructed.
Additionally, 19,949 older projects have been completed.” All of these projects have been executed under MANREGA with an overall expenditure of ₹2,334 crore.
Massive Public Participation: 2.3 Lakh Jaldoots Registered
In a strong show of community involvement, Madhya Pradesh had initially set a goal of registering 1.62 lakh Jaldoots—water conservation volunteers. That figure has now risen to an impressive 2.3 lakh, reflecting the public’s enthusiastic response.
AI, SIPRI, and Planner Software: Used First Time in Water Conservation
Madhya Pradesh has become a pioneer in deploying artificial intelligence alongside SIPRI and Planner software for water conservation efforts.
“For the first time, AI, SIPRI and Planner software have been deployed for constructing farm ponds, Amrit Sarovars and recharge pits. This has enabled timely completion of targets with a focus on quality.”
Data gathered from the dashboard is analyzed using AI and then shared with officials via WhatsApp, enabling real-time comparison of district-wise performance and helping fine-tune implementation strategies.
Other states are now exploring this model for their own use.