The water crisis can no longer remain just a subject of discussion and demands immediate and decisive action, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Friday as she launched ‘Catch the Rain 2026’ campaign at an event organised by the Delhi Jal Board. Unveiling the campaign’s official water mascot, ‘Neera’, Ms. Gupta called for renewing the focus on rainwater harvesting and groundwater recharging across the city.
“With rising population and rapid urban development driving up demand, and limited water sources, rainwater harvesting must be prioritised,” she said.
Water Minister Pravesh Sahib Singh, who was also present at the event, said, “The time has come for every household and residential society to adopt rainwater harvesting. This is not solely the government’s task, but a collective responsibility shared by us all.”
