Atal Bhujal Yojana (Atal Jal): India's Groundwater Management Scheme
A central sector scheme to improve groundwater management in water-stressed areas.
Source: GNews PM SchemeThe Atal Bhujal Yojana (Atal Jal) is a Central Sector Scheme launched by the Government of India. Its main goal is to improve groundwater management in seven states facing water stress. The scheme focuses on community participation and demand-side management of groundwater resources. It aims to bring about behavioral changes in water use and promote sustainable groundwater management practices. The scheme is implemented by the Ministry of Jal Shakti and is partly funded by the World Bank. It emphasizes local-level planning and implementation to ensure effective resource management.
- Atal Bhujal Yojana (Atal Jal) is a Central Sector Scheme launched in 2019.
- The scheme aims to improve groundwater management in 80 districts across 7 states: Gujarat, Haryana, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh.
- It focuses on community participation and demand-side management of groundwater resources.
- The scheme promotes Water User Associations (WUAs) and local-level planning for sustainable water use.
- It is implemented by the Ministry of Jal Shakti and is partly funded by the World Bank.
A Central Sector Scheme of the Government of India launched in 2019 to improve groundwater management in water-stressed areas through community participation and demand-side interventions. It is implemented by the Ministry of Jal Shakti.
Formed in 2019 by merging the Ministry of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation and the Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation. It is responsible for water resources, drinking water, and sanitation in India.
An international financial institution established in 1944, headquartered in Washington D.C. It provides financial and technical assistance to developing countries for capital programs. It aims to reduce poverty and support development.
Exams frequently ask about the launch year, implementing ministry, funding agency, and the states covered under the Atal Bhujal Yojana.
Atal Jal (Atal Bhujal Yojana) = 'Atal' (unwavering) commitment to 'Jal' (water) for groundwater management. Remember the 7 states as 'G-H-K-M-M-R-U' (Gujarat, Haryana, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh).