The Uttar Pradesh government is set to establish a unique ‘Har Ghar Jal’ village at Maha Kumbh 2025. Spanning a 40,000-square-foot area and themed ‘Solution to Drinking Water: The Identity of My Village’, the village will feature a Jal Mandir, 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 is 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, an official statement said.

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 statement added.

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

Additionally, 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 2025, depicting the Ganga flowing from Lord Shiva’s locks to Earth. This unique structure will convey the message that water is sacred, life-giving, and must be conserved, not wasted.

Adding to its spiritual and educational significance, the ‘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.