After a successful pre-monsoon campaign, Napo Jal Bachao Kal (NJBK) returns on 15 October 2026 for its post-monsoon cycle of groundwater monitoring. By measuring well water levels, communities, partners and organisations can better understand changes in groundwater availability, a resource that sustains livelihoods, livestock and agriculture. These local observations build the evidence needed for informed water management and community-led action. Groundwater is part of our shared natural commons, and caring for it begins with understanding it. Join the campaign this post-monsoon. One well at a time, we can build a clearer picture of India’s groundwater. Learn more about the campaign here: indiaobservatory.org.in/grou… @IOforCommons #NapoJalBachaoKal #GroundwaterMonitoring #NaturalCommons #CommunityAction #WaterSecurity #FoundationForEcologicalSecurity

Measure the water level in at least one well near you and record it using the Groundwater Monitoring Tool. Mapping the same well every season helps build long-term insights into the groundwater trends in your area. Every observation contributes to a larger, community-driven understanding of how our water resources are changing over time. Your participation is vital. The more people take part, the stronger our collective ability to understand local water realities, identify emerging challenges and support informed, sustainable governance. This is more than data collection; it is a shared effort towards our collective water security and resilience for our communities. Download the GWM Tool here: indiaobservatory.org.in/tool… Share widely. Start measuring. Let's collectively take efforts towards sustainable water governance. @IOforCommons #NapoJalBachaoKal #GroundwaterMonitoring #WaterCommons #PromiseOfCommons

Over the last few weeks, people from hundreds of villages across the country have been measuring well water levels, engaging with their communities about the importance of mapping their water Commons and generating valuable data to deepen our collective understanding of groundwater trends across diverse landscapes. Their encouraging participation in this year’s campaign has motivated us to extend this citizen science initiative until 30th June, giving more individuals and communities a chance to take part. Watch this short video of a collection of experiences gathered from community members reflecting on how participating in this collective effort has helped them. If you haven’t yet participated in this well water mapping exercise, this is your chance to join in on this effort and become a groundwater champion! To know how to participate, check this easy-to-use guide in your preferred language: drive.google.com/drive/folde… @IOforCommons #NapoJalBachaoKal #GroundwaterMonitoring #WaterCommons #PromiseOfCommons

Across regions, communities are coming together to better understand groundwater and strengthen collective water stewardship through the Napo Jal Bachao Kal campaign. Community members are monitoring well water levels before and after the monsoon, reflecting on changing groundwater conditions, and using this knowledge to plan for more sustainable water use and conservation. This initiative highlights how local monitoring and collective participation can support informed decision-making on crop planning, groundwater management, water conservation, and long-term resilience. These stories from the ground reflect a shared understanding: water conservation begins with awareness, observation, and collective action. Through their experiences, they encourage us all to participate in the campaign and join this collective effort towards water security. Through community participation, local planning, and tools such as the Groundwater Monitoring Tool, villages are building pathways towards safer and more water-secure futures. “Jal hai toh Kal hai.” Join the pre-monsoon leg of the campaign between 15 May - 15 June 2026. @IOforCommons #NapoJalBachaoKal #WaterConservation #Groundwater #Commons #CollectiveStewardship #CommunityAction #WaterSecurity #ClimateResilience #PromiseOfCommons #MGNREGA #GroundwaterMonitoring #WaterCommons #LocalAction

Use these guides, available in English, Hindi, Odia, Telugu, Marathi, Kannada, and Gujarati, to assist you through the well-water mapping process this #NapoJalBachaoKal Campaign Pre-Monsoon data collection. Click here for more information on the campaign: indiaobservatory.org.in/grou…

Groundwater may be invisible beneath our feet, but it determines how our landscapes survive and thrive. Before the monsoon arrives and recharge begins, the pre-monsoon season gives us a vital opportunity to understand the true state of our groundwater. This is where collective action matters. The #NapoJalBachaoKal Campaign returns this pre-monsoon season, inviting citizens, communities, students, and institutions across India to join a nationwide citizen science effort to monitor groundwater levels in wells. A single well measurement may seem small, but together, thousands of observations can help build a deeper understanding of our shared water systems and strengthen its stewardship. Pre-monsoon Monitoring Cycle: 15 May – 15 June Know more and participate: indiaobservatory.org.in/grou… @IOforCommons #NapoJalBachaoKal #GroundwaterMonitoring #WaterCommons #PromiseOfCommons

We are pleased to share that Chiranjit Guha from FES will be speaking tomorrow, 1 May 2026, at the Geospatial Knowledge Infrastructure (GKI) Summit taking place during the Geospatial World Forum Conference & Tech Show 2026 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. In his session, “Embedding GKI into Digital Public Infrastructure: Connecting Digital Systems to Physical Reality,” Chiranjit will discuss why Geospatial Knowledge Infrastructure (GKI) is a critical missing layer in Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI). While DPI has largely focused on identity, payments, and exchange, GKI serves as the spatial operating system that enables digital systems to connect with the physical world. From geolocating beneficiaries in social protection systems to strengthening last-mile public health logistics and enabling digital addresses where formal street systems are incomplete, GKI can significantly improve the reach, efficiency, and equity of public systems. Join the conversation as global experts explore how integrating geospatial intelligence into DPI can transform governance and public service delivery and why it should be a national priority. @GeospatialM @IOforCommons Learn more: geospatialworld.net/gwf/2026… #GWF2026 #GeospatialInfrastructure #PromiseOfCommons

We are pleased to share that Chiranjit Guha and Jay Patel from FES are participating in the Geospatial World Forum Conference & Tech Show 2026, taking place in Amsterdam, Netherlands, from 27 April 2026 to 1 May 2026. We look forward to connecting with fellow delegates, exchanging insights, and contributing to the global dialogue on geospatial knowledge infrastructure. Know more on the Geospatial World Forum Conference & Tech Show 2026: geospatialworld.net/gwf/2026… @IOforCommons @GeospatialM #GWF2026 #GeospatialInfrastructure #PromiseOfCommons

The post-monsoon well monitoring exercise has been extended till 30th November, 2025! If you haven’t started mapping your village/town’s wells yet, this is your chance. Thank you to everyone who has already contributed!

With your support, water levels for thousands of wells across India are being recorded — helping communities take informed decisions to manage their groundwater. The GWMT (Ground Water Monitoring Tool) app — version 3.5, available in 9 languages — makes it simple.

Access User Guides directly from the Settings menu, and view past water-level reports for your village right inside the app. Scan the QR code and join us to help measure India’s water levels. #PromiseOfCommons #WaterForLife #LocalGovernance #Commons #GenerationRestoration

(1/4) The post-monsoon leg of the Napo Jal Bachao Kal campaign begins tomorrow! Participate in the well monitoring exercise and contribute to the collection of granular groundwater data.

(3/4) Guides available in Marathi, Gujarati, Hindi, English, Odia, Telugu and Kannada - for step-by-step support to monitor the well-water levels in your area. Let’s work together for a water-secure future.

Congratulations to the talented winners of the 2nd edition of the Code4Nature Challenge! As this challenge brought together designers, data scientists, & tech enthusiasts for innovative solutions to today’s environmental challenges, we are excited to share the results with you!

Kudos to all the participants for their creativity and commitment to charting solutions to shared environmental problems. Each solution reminds us that when innovation meets purpose, sustainability becomes achievable!

#Code4Nature #TechForGood #PromiseOfCommons #GenerationRestoration #Sustainability #ClimateAction

We’re excited to share the successful conclusion of the 2nd edition of Code4Nature, a unique coding challenge where technology meets ecology. @IOforCommons

The Code4Nature contest is an initiative to reimagine how creativity and technology can power a more sustainable future.

For more details, please visit: indiaobservatory.org.in/code… We look forward to celebrating with you! #Tech4Nature #Tech4People #PromiseOfCommons #StrongerTogether #ClimateAction #Code4Nature #CommonsChallenge2025 #TechForNature #DataForCommons #PromiseOfCommons #IndiaObservatory

With the successful conclusion of the Napo Jal Bachao Kal 2025 pre-monsoon campaign, we’re excited to share its growth over the years. Every measurement from this citizen science exercise contributes insight into the trends of groundwater availability, getting India one step closer to water security. The granular data collected during this period is uploaded to the portal hosted on @IOforCommons, accessible to researchers, planners, and policymakers for informed decision-making. But, it doesn’t stop here. This data returns to the communities that gathered it, informing local planning and shared decisions on water Commons management. Thank you for being a part of this people-powered moment for water security. See you for the post-monsoon groundwater data collection between October 15 - November 15. #NapoJalBachaoKal #CommunityStories #Commons #PromiseOfCommons #WaterCommons