In his latest Mann Ki Baat radio show on March 29, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the people of Vanghmun village in Tripura for their inspiring community-led water conservation efforts. Located in Dhalai district, this remote tribal village of about 1,200 residents has turned water scarcity into abundance through unity and smart planning. Modi highlighted how villagers built 15 check dams and 20 rainwater harvesting pits since 2022, under the Jal Jeevan Mission. This boosted groundwater levels by 40%, according to Tripura’s Water Resources Department data. Earlier, families struggled with just 20-30 liters of water per day per household. Now, over 95% of homes get 55 liters daily via piped supply—a key target of the government’s Har Ghar Jal scheme.
The initiative started when local youth formed the Vanghmun Water Committee. They planted 5,000 saplings along streams to prevent soil erosion and recharge springs. Women led rooftop harvesting in 300 homes, collecting 1.5 lakh liters annually. “This is true Atmanirbhar Bharat—self-reliant villages solving their own problems,” Modi said, urging other areas to follow suit.
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha echoed the praise, noting the state’s overall water coverage rose from 20% in 2019 to 85% today. Vanghmun’s model aligns with national goals: India aims for 100% rural tap connections by 2024, with 11 crore households already covered.
FAQs [Frequently Asked Questions]
1. What is Vanghmun village’s key achievement?
Vanghmun built 15 check dams and 20 harvesting pits, raising groundwater by 40% and providing 55 liters of piped water daily to 95% homes since 2022.
2. How did the village start conservation?
Local youth formed a Water Committee, planted 5,000 saplings, and women led rooftop harvesting in 300 homes, collecting 1.5 lakh liters yearly.
3. Why did PM Modi praise them?
In Mann Ki Baat on March 29, 2026, Modi called it “Atmanirbhar Bharat” example, urging nationwide replication under Jal Jeevan Mission.
(*Image Source- The Times of India)