Atal Bhujal Yojana
About
- Atal Bhujal Yojana (Atal Jal) is a Central Sector Scheme which focuses on promoting community-led sustainable groundwater management in water-stressed areas of 7 States, namely Gujarat, Haryana, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh.
- Launched in 2019, the scheme aims at community led sustainable ground water management through convergence of activities.
- The scheme, partly funded by the World Bank, is being implemented by the Ministry of Jal Shakti.
Did you know?
- Groundwater comprises nearly 99% of Earth’s liquid freshwater and offers substantial social, economic, and environmental benefits, including climate resilience.
- In India, groundwater serves as the primary foundation of agricultural activity and drinking water supply, meeting nearly 62% of irrigation needs, 85% of rural consumption, and 50% of urban demand.
- It also aims at bringing about behavioural change at the community level through awareness programs and capacity building for fostering sustainable groundwater management.