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Govt. launches drive to boost rainwater harvesting
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta launched the Catch the Rain 2026 campaign at a Delhi Jal Board event, unveiling a water mascot named Neera and urging renewed focus on rainwater harvesting and groundwater recharge. The move comes as population growth and rapid urban development heighten demand while water sources remain limited.
Why It Matters
The campaign seeks to address the water crisis by promoting rainwater harvesting in Delhi to augment groundwater and urban water security.
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Chief Minister launches Catch the Rain 2026 and unveils mascot Neera
May 1, 2026
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced the launch of the Catch the Rain 2026 campaign at an event organised by the Delhi Jal Board and unveiled the campaign's official water mascot, 'Neera'. She urged renewed focus on rainwater harvesting and groundwater recharge in the city, citing rising population, rapid urban development, increasing demand, and limited water sources as reasons for prioritising rainwater harvesting.