The state's water-and-greenery mission has restored public ponds and water bodies since 2019 and is aiming for 30% green cover.
Since 2019, the Jal-Jeevan-Hariyali mission has restored 27,036 public ponds and water bodies, most by the Rural Development Department (25,130). Bihar's green cover has risen from 9% to 16%, against a target of 30%.
In the 2026–27 drive, work started at 723 locations against an initial target of 662, and 628 structures have been completed.
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