**Executive Summary**
This document presents the response of the Minister of Jal Shakti to Unstarred Question No. 5 in Lok Sabha, dated January 29, 2026, regarding the establishment of Jal Shakti Kendras (JSKs) in various States and Union Territories. It confirms the establishment of JSKs and provides State/UT-wise details, including Uttar Pradesh. It clarifies that funding and execution of water resource projects are managed by State Governments.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Establishment of JSKs:**
* Jal Shakti Kendras (JSKs) have been established in various States and Union Territories.
* **State/UT-wise Details:**
* An annexure provides State/UT-wise details of Jal Shakti Kendras (JSKs) as of January 23, 2026.
* A total of 712 JSKs have been established across the country.
* **Funding and Operation:**
* Water resources management, including the establishment and operation of JSKs, is primarily managed by State Governments.
* The Ministry of Jal Shakti does not directly allocate separate funds to States for establishing and operating the Kendras.
* JSKs are operated by pooling resources (human and infrastructure).
* **Uttar Pradesh Specifics:**
* Under the Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain (JSA: CTR) campaign, one JSK has been established in each district of Uttar Pradesh (totaling 75).
* All 75 JSKs covering all districts of Uttar Pradesh are fully functional.
**Impact Analysis**
**Ministry of Jal Shakti**
* **Impact:** Accountable for providing an overview of the establishment and implementation of Jal Shakti Kendras at the national level in response to parliamentary queries.
* **Action Required:** Ensure the information provided to the Lok Sabha is accurate and up-to-date.
**State Governments (Including Uttar Pradesh)**
* **Impact:** Responsible for the study, planning, funding, and execution of water resource management initiatives, including the establishment and operation of JSKs.
* **Action Required:** Continue to manage and operate JSKs within their respective jurisdictions, utilizing available resources.
**Citizens and Communities**
* **Impact:** Potential beneficiaries of improved water resource management through the operation of JSKs.
* **Action Required:** Engage with local JSKs and participate in water conservation efforts.
Key Entities Referenced
Jal Shakti Kendras (JSKs): Water conservation centers established in various states
Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain (JSA: CTR) campaign: National initiative to promote rainwater harvesting
Ministry of Jal Shakti: The central ministry responsible for water resources
Uttar Pradesh: Indian state where the Jal Shakti Kendra projects are being implemented
Lok Sabha: The lower house of the Parliament of India, where the question about Jal Shakti Kendras was raised
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF JAL SHAKTI
DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT & GANGA REJUVENATION
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5
ANSWERED ON 29.01.2026
SETTING UP OF JAL SHAKTI KENDRAS
5. SHRI RAJEEV RAI:
Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state:
(a) whether it is a fact that Jal Shakti Kendras (JSKs) have been set up in various States of the country;
(b) if so, the details thereof, State/UT-wise including Uttar Pradesh;
(c) the funds sanctioned, allocated and utilized for setting up of JSKs in Uttar Pradesh so far; and
(d) the time by which the ongoing JSK projects in all the districts of Uttar Pradesh are likely to be
completed?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR JAL SHAKTI
(SHRI RAJ BHUSHAN CHOUDHARY)
(a) Yes.
(b) The State/UT-wise details of Jal Shakti Kendras (JSKs) is attached at Annexure.
(c) & (d) ‘Water’ being a State subject, the aspects related to water resources including its conservation
are studied, planned, funded and executed by the State Governments themselves as per their own resources
and priorities. No separate funds are allotted to States for establishment and operation of the Kendras from
Ministry of Jal Shakti. They are operated through pooling of resources both human and infrastructure.
Under the Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain (JSA: CTR) campaign, one Jal Shakti Kendra (JSK) has been
established in each district of Uttar Pradesh and are fully functional as reported by the Government of Uttar
Pradesh. Accordingly, a total of 75 Jal Shakti Kendras covering all districts of Uttar Pradesh are completed
under the JSA: CTR campaign.
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1ANNEXURE
ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (b) OF UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5 TO
BE ANSWERED IN LOK SABHA ON 29.01.2026 REGARDING “SETTING UP OF JAL SHAKTI
KENDRAS”.
Jal Shakti Abhiyan:Catch the Rain
National Water Mission, Ministry of Jal Shakti
Jal Shakti Kendra Report ( as per JSA: CTR portal)
(Status as on : 23/01/2026)
S.No. State Name JSK Established Districts
1 JAMMU AND KASHMIR 20
2 HIMACHAL PRADESH 12
3 PUNJAB 23
4 CHANDIGARH 1
5 UTTARAKHAND 12
6 HARYANA 22
7 DELHI 8
8 RAJASTHAN 41
9 UTTAR PRADESH 75
10 BIHAR 38
11 SIKKIM 6
12 ARUNACHAL PRADESH 8
13 NAGALAND 8
14 MANIPUR 13
15 MIZORAM 4
16 TRIPURA 8
17 MEGHALAYA 9
18 ASSAM 30
19 WEST BENGAL 23
20 JHARKHAND 19
21 ODISHA 30
22 CHHATTISGARH 31
23 MADHYA PRADESH 50
24 GUJARAT 33
25 MAHARASHTRA 35
26 ANDHRA PRADESH 26
27 KARNATAKA 31
28 GOA 2
29 LAKSHADWEEP 0
30 KERALA 14
31 TAMIL NADU 38
32 PUDUCHERRY 2
33 ANDAMAN AND NICOBAR ISLANDS 3
34 TELANGANA 33
35 LADAKH 2
DADRA AND NAGAR HAVELI AND DAMAN
36 AND DIU 2
Total 712
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