Atal Bhujal Yojana Implementation and Impact
UPSC / SSC current affairs note · Schemes
Why in news
The Atal Bhujal Yojana is being implemented to address groundwater depletion in water-stressed areas. Its impact is being assessed for sustainable water management.
Background
Atal Bhujal Yojana is a central sector scheme launched in 2019 for sustainable groundwater management in priority areas.
Key facts
Atal Bhujal Yojana aims to improve groundwater management in water-stressed areas.
The scheme is being implemented in select states with high groundwater depletion.
It focuses on community participation and demand-side management.
The scheme includes measures for water conservation and recharge.
It is a central sector scheme with 50:50 funding between centre and states.
The scheme covers 8 states: Gujarat, Haryana, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand.
It targets over 8,000 water-stressed villages.
The scheme uses a participatory approach involving local communities.
It includes a performance-based incentive component.
The scheme is being monitored through a web-based MIS system.
Prelims pointers
- Atal Bhujal Yojana
- Launched in 2019
- Central sector scheme
- 50:50 funding centre-state
- 8 states covered
- Over 8,000 villages
- Ministry of Jal Shakti
- Groundwater management
- Community participation
- Performance-based incentives
Mains angles
- Discuss the effectiveness of Atal Bhujal Yojana in addressing groundwater depletion in India.
- Critically examine the role of community participation in groundwater management under the scheme.
- Evaluate the impact of demand-side management measures in water-stressed regions.