UP govt to set up 'Har Ghar Jal' village at Maha Kumbh, will feature Jal Mandir depicting Ganga flowing from Lord Shiva's locks to Earth

Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh government is set to set up a unique 'Har Ghar Jal' village at Maha Kumbh which will span 40,000-square-foot area and will be themed 'Solution to Drinking Water: The Identity of My Village', the village will feature a Jal Mandir also, symbolising the life-giving essence of water and emphasising the importance of conservation.

The initiative will narrate the inspiring journey of providing tap water to every household in Bundelkhand under the Jal Jeevan Mission. Devotees, tourists, and Kalpvasis will witness inspiring transformation stories of 'New Villages' in a 'New Uttar Pradesh' as part of a 'New India.'

Under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the Rural Water Supply, and Namami Gange Department are preparing an immersive exhibition highlighting these achievements. The exhibition, running from January 5 to February 26, will feature 51 programmes and provide a platform for rural women of Bundelkhand to share firsthand accounts of the region's transformation.

Once drought-stricken, Bundelkhand now has access to pure drinking water, solving a decades-old crisis. Clean water has revitalised lives in villages like Banda, Jhansi, and Chitrakoot, where once marriages were delayed due to water scarcity. Women from Mahoba and Lalitpur, who once suffered severe health challenges due to carrying water, will narrate their stories of empowerment under the double-engine government.

In Bal Vihat, a village on the border of Madhya Pradesh, adjacent to Lalitpur, residents once relied on a snake-infested well for drinking water. Thanks to the Modi-Yogi government, these villagers now have access to safe drinking water and will also share their experiences at Maha Kumbh.

The exhibition will provide multilingual information in Hindi, English, Bengali, Telugu, and Marathi to ensure accessibility for the diverse visitors attending Mahakumbh.

Besides, a dedicated book will compile success stories of Vindhya-Bundelkhand’s transformation under the Jal Jeevan Mission, serving as a testament to the region's remarkable progress.

The Rural Water Supply and Namami Gange Department will construct a 'Jal Mandir' at Maha Kumbh, depicting the Ganga flowing from Lord Shiva's locks to Earth. This unique structure will convey the profound message that water is sacred, life-giving and must be conserved, not wasted.

Adding to its spiritual and educational significance, 'Jal Mandir' will host Jal Aarti every morning and evening. These ceremonies will integrate the inspiring story of the Jal Jeevan Mission and emphasise the importance of water conservation.