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Source: The post is based on the article “National launch of JALDOOT App” published in PIB on 27th September 2022
What is the News?
The Union Minister of Rural Development has launched the “JALDOOT App”.
What is a JALDOOT App?
Developed by: Ministry of Rural Development and Ministry of Panchayati Raj.
Aim: To monitor the underground water levels across the country.
Key Features of the app: JALDOOT app will be used to capture the water level of selected two-three wells in every village.
– The water levels in these open wells will be measured twice a year, from May 1 to May 31 during the pre-monsoon time, and from October 1 to October 31 for post-monsoon levels.
– To ensure transparency, the officers assigned to measure have been told to upload the geotagged photographs through the app each time the measurement is done.
– The app will work both in online and offline mode to ensure that lack of internet connectivity does not come in the way of the exercise.
– The regular data to be input by the ‘Jaldoots’ would be integrated with the database of the National Water Informatics Centre which can be utilized for analysis and help in conservation efforts.
Significance: The app will facilitate panchayats with robust data which can be further used for better planning of works. The groundwater data could be utilized as a part of the Gram Panchayat Development Plan and MGNREGA planning exercises.
