The Ministry of Jal Shakti has extended the timeline for submitting citizen feedback on the Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari (JSJB) 2.0 Portal until 30 November 2026. The feedback portal has been open to the public since 26 January 2026, allowing citizens nationwide to provide input on water conservation, rainwater harvesting, groundwater recharge, and storage works reported under the JSJB 2.0 initiative.
This extension enables continued public feedback on artificial recharge and storage structures created under the program. JSJB 2.0 represents a significant advancement in the nationwide water conservation movement initiated by the Prime Minister on 6 September 2024 in Surat, Gujarat, with the objective of transforming water conservation into a public movement through active citizen participation. As of 31 May 2026, more than 1.5 crore rainwater harvesting, groundwater recharge, water conservation, and storage structures have been reported across the country under this initiative.
The citizen feedback mechanism strengthens public participation by enabling citizens to provide feedback on reported works, helping identify maintenance requirements, monitor structure functionality, and contribute to improving long-term effectiveness. This feedback also supports the verification and assessment of assets reported under the initiative, which is particularly significant since recognition is provided to Districts, States/UTs, and other stakeholders based on the number of artificial recharge and storage works completed.
The mechanism is expected to enhance reporting quality and credibility, promote implementation transparency, and encourage Districts and Urban Local Bodies to ensure proper maintenance and sustained functionality of created structures. Citizens and stakeholders can submit suggestions through the JSJB 2.0 Portal at https://jsjb.mowr.gov.in/DashboardJsjb.aspx. Through this initiative, the Ministry aims to strengthen community ownership of water conservation structures and advance the nationwide movement toward sustainable water management and water security.