Managed Aquifer Recharging | February 2026

During February 2026, several activities were carried out as part of the project initiatives to promote water awareness, monitoring, and sustainable practices among students and schools.

A Water Audit Programme was conducted in one school with the participation of 19 students. The students actively engaged in analyzing daily water usage within their school campus. As part of the audit, they estimated water consumption for drinking, handwashing before and after meals, post-toilet use, and watering plants. The students also prepared a campus map, recorded the total storage capacity of water tanks, noted the frequency of refilling, and calculated the overall daily water consumption. Additionally, they worked out the per capita water usage of both teaching and non-teaching staff, helping them gain practical knowledge about water conservation and responsible water use.

Regular fortnightly monitoring of groundwater levels and water quality testing was conducted at 22 locations across Puducherry. These activities help track groundwater conditions and ensure the safety and quality of drinking water.

Under the Kitchen Garden Initiative, follow-up visits were conducted in 9 schools to review progress, provide guidance, and encourage students to actively participate in sustainable gardening practices.