North Tripura Showcases Community-Led Water Conservation Initiatives at International Forum

By  Firstdespatch Desk   Sep 24, 2026

Agartala, Sept 24 (FD) North Tripura district showcased its community-driven water conservation initiatives at the 9th India International Water Week 2026, with District Magistrate and Collector Chandni Chandran, IAS, participating as a speaker at the Practitioners’ Forum on Best Practices at Bharat Mandapam.

Chandran presented three key initiatives undertaken in the district, highlighting efforts towards sustainable water management through community participation and institutional collaboration.

The initiatives included the Uttar Jal Sanchay Yatra, a district-level water conservation programme; rainwater harvesting saturation in Vanghmun, aimed at strengthening community-based water management; and springshed management in the Jampui and Damcherra blocks, implemented with support from CML and Tata Trusts.

The initiatives were presented as examples of a convergence-based approach to water conservation, involving government institutions, local communities and private-sector partners.

Chandran emphasised that long-term sustainability in water conservation requires continued cooperation among all stakeholders. She highlighted the role of community ownership and private-sector support in strengthening government-led programmes.

The presentation at the international water forum provided North Tripura a platform to share its field-level experiences and practices in water conservation and sustainable water management. FD JK