Once Leh's Only Drinking Water Source, Historic T-Trench Comes Back To Life
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Summary
The spring-fed water body, which once supplied drinking water to the entire Leh city, had fallen into disuse amid unplanned construction. Its restoration has boosted capacity from 3 lakh to 5 lakh litres a day while helping recharge groundwater.
Key Facts
Type Policy
Source NDTV - India
Published Monday, 15 June 2026
Affected Population ~900 million rural households, 190 million lacking safe water
Key Numbers
Jal Jeevan Mission: Rs 60,000 crore/year
14.5 crore rural tap connections delivered
SBM 2.0: Rs 1.4 lakh crore outlay
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
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Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right