Jalothon 2026

Jalothon 2026 Competition is a community-based water conservation and climate resilience competition organized by VJTI Mumbai, Jalparishad Mitra Parivar, and partner organizations to motivate villages to map water resources, identify water conservation opportunities, prepare village water action plans, and strengthen preparedness against future water scarcity and climate change impacts

Following village teams register for the Jalothon-2026 Chinchpada (चिंचपाडा), Chiryachapada (चिऱ्याचापाडा), Bhenshet (भेनशेत), Khirdi (खिर्डी), Kelavan (केळावण), Bedse (बेडसे), Aamda-Barhe (आमदा-बार्हे), Bhati (भाटी), Thanagaon (ठाणगाव), Gurtembi (गुरुटेंबी), and Kalmane (कळमणे). Each team with 10 members were recommended by grampanchyat.

Jalothon 2026 – Vision

"To build water-secure, climate-resilient, self-reliant, and sustainable rural communities."

Every village should scientifically assess, conserve, and manage its water resources to effectively address future water scarcity and climate change challenges.

Jalothon 2026 – Mission

Prepare "One Village – One Water Plan" for every participating village.
Map, survey, and digitally document all village water resources and water-related infrastructure.
Develop action plans for water conservation, groundwater recharge, and rainwater harvesting.
Foster community participation by bringing together villagers, students, NGOs, technical experts, and local self-government institutions.
Train and empower Jal Mitras (Water Volunteers) to create local leadership for water management.
Enhance village preparedness against droughts and water crises caused by climate change.
Promote sustainable development through the integrated approach of water conservation, tree conservation, and nature conservation.

Our team

Our strength lies in our individuality. Set up by Esther Bryce, the team strives to bring in the best talent in various fields, from architecture to interior design and sales.