The Tripura government is strengthening rainwater conservation measures to secure future water needs. Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Ratan Lal Nath said groundwater levels remain stable. The focus is on sustainable water use through watershed development. The initiative is under the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana.

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• Tripura govt prioritises rainwater conservation for future security
• Groundwater levels in state remain largely stable
• Focus on watershed development under PM Krishi Sinchayee Yojana
• Measures include watersheds, check dams, ponds, plantations
• Phase 3.0 of the project to begin after March
• Only 9.7% groundwater used in Tripura
• Lower usage than Assam at 15% and West Bengal at 52%
• States relying on groundwater facing shortages
• Officials asked to utilise funds by January 15, 2026
• Plan to develop water bodies along national highways