Uttarakhand News : A new chapter of groundwater recharge started with Gairsain, a historic initiative for water conservation in Uttarakhand. A historic initiative was launched today to tackle the challenge of water crisis in Uttarakhand.
Uttarakhand News update : Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami and Speaker Ritu Khanduri Bhushan launched the “Direct Injection Water Source Recharge Scheme” in collaboration with Swami Ram University, Jolly Grant. A photo collection titled Vibrant Bird of Kotdwar was also released on the occasion. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said that the State Government is committed to address the water crisis of the State by adopting technological innovations. This is a good effort in the field of water conservation. Speaker Vidhan Sabha Smt. Ritu Khanduri Bhushan said that water conservation is not just an environmental necessity but the lifeline of the future of Uttarakhand. those
“Ground water recharge will form the basis of future water security. This scheme will prove to be a milestone in the direction of sustainable water management and water conservation in Uttarakhand. During the event, it was informed that an MoU was signed between International Institute of Parliamentary Studies, Research and Training, Bharadi Sain and Swami Ram Himalayan University on 8th July 2025 for effective implementation of the project. Under the direct injection water source recharge scheme, treated rainwater will be injected into defunct hand pumps to increase the groundwater level. The technology has been developed by experts from Swami Ram Himalayan University, Jolly Grant. In the first phase of the scheme, 20 selected hand pumps of summer capital Gairsain and Chaikhutia development blocks will be recharged and made functional.
This effort is being considered as a milestone towards a sustainable solution for water management in Uttarakhand. On this occasion, the technical team of the University Prof. H.P. Uniyal, Nitesh Kaushik, Sujit Thapliyal, Rajkumar Verma, Atul Uniyal, Abhishek Uniyal and Shakti Bhatt gave a detailed presentation on the technical process of the scheme. He explained how this technology filters and treats rainwater and transports it directly to the groundwater reserves, thereby rejuvenating the dry hand pumps. A documentary prepared by the University was also screened during the event, which showcased the technology and its results implemented in the villages of Gairsain area. Forest Minister Subodh Uniyal, Agriculture Minister Ganesh Joshi, MLAs, Secretaries of various departments and senior officials of the Assembly Secretariat were present on the occasion. Department of Information and Public Relations.