The Ministry of Jal Shakti announced on 28 October 2026 the launch of the Punah Bharan mobile application to support scientific groundwater recharge planning. Developed by BISAG-N and the National Water Mission, the app allows users to find potential artificial recharge zones within a 3 km radius and identify suitable structures based on local conditions. A supporting web portal provides village-level maps and GIS tools using data on rainfall, slope, and groundwater levels. The release does not say when the application takes effect.
Key points
- App identifies potential artificial recharge zones within a 3 km radial distance
- Web portal provides village-level Artificial Recharge Structure (ARS) zonation maps
- Uses geospatial data including rainfall, groundwater levels, yield, slope, and drainage
When it applies
- launch of Punah Bharan Mobile Application
Who it affects
- users