Ministry of Jal Shakti's Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari campaign led to community-led rainwater conservation in Prakasam district villages, improving water resilience.
Key achievements include construction of 195 water conservation structures with cumulative storage of approximately 24.04 lakh cubic metres, irrigating 670.3 hectares.
Impacts include enhanced groundwater levels benefiting 5,900 people, increased milk production, and reduced distress migration.
Murugummi village received Second-Best Village Panchayat Award at 6th National Water Awards, 2024, with Marella and Thangella also recognized.