Maharashtra is gearing up for a unique and impactful initiative—the ‘Watershed Festival’ Social Media Contest, encouraging citizens to highlight the beauty and importance of local water conservation structures. The campaign aims to create awareness about sustainable water management while giving villagers a platform to showcase their success stories.
🌊 What is the Watershed Festival?
This festival celebrates the state’s efforts in water conservation, focusing on structures created under the Jalyukt Shivar Abhiyan—one of Maharashtra’s most successful water-management missions.
Participants are invited to capture the essence of their village’s:
✔ Wells
✔ Lakes
✔ Rivers
✔ Water conservation projects
✔ Jalyukt Shivar structures
🎥 How to Participate?
Citizens can participate through two exciting formats:
📸 1. Best Photo Contest
Capture a high-quality photograph of a water body or water conservation project in your village.
🏆 Prize: ₹1,000
🎬 2. Best Reel Contest
Create a 30-60 second reel showcasing the water structure, your village’s water conservation efforts, or the impact of the Jalyukt Shivar project.
🏆 Prize: ₹50,000
A great opportunity for content creators, students, farmers, and villagers to highlight meaningful work happening at the grassroots level.
📅 Last Date to Submit Entries
31 December 2025
This contest not only promotes creativity but also helps spread awareness about the importance of preserving water resources for future generations.
