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The Jal Jeevan Mission, implemented by the Government of India in collaboration with states since August 2019, aims to provide assured tap water to all rural households. As of March 2026, 81.71% of rural households have received tap water connections, a significant increase from 16.7% at the mission&
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The Ministry of Jal Shakti, through the Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) and various state initiatives, is making significant strides in groundwater monitoring and conservation. Utilizing advanced technologies like Digital Water Level Recorders and telemetry, the ministry has established an extensive network for real-time data collection on groundwater levels and
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The Atal Bhujal Yojana is a community-driven groundwater management scheme aimed at enhancing water management across seven Indian states by encouraging grassroots-level conservation measures and improving institutional frameworks. The scheme focuses on digital technologies like GIS and real-time monitoring for data-driven water resource management, as part of broader initiatives by
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The Atal Bhujal Yojana, a pilot project aimed at community-driven groundwater management, has been executed in 8,203 Gram Panchayats across seven states, including Uttar Pradesh. The program focused on participatory water management through creating Water Security Plans, community-led monitoring, and implementing water conservation structures. As of 2025, Uttar Pradesh
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The Ministry of Jal Shakti has implemented the Atal Bhujal Yojana, a community-led groundwater management scheme, across water-stressed gram panchayats in seven states. The initiative aims to improve groundwater management through community participation and demand-side interventions. In addition, the Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain campaign focuses on scientific water
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The Atal Bhujal Yojana, a pilot scheme focused on participatory groundwater management, has significantly improved water resource management in Karnataka. Implemented in 1199 Gram Panchayats across 14 districts of Karnataka including Bengaluru Rural and Tumakuru, the program facilitated the creation of Participatory Groundwater Management Committees and the preparation of Water
Jal Jeevan Mission
As of August 2025, the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) has successfully provided tap water connections to over 15.68 Crore rural households in India, representing 81% of the total rural households. The mission aims to ensure potable water supply to every rural household. Additionally, the Atal Bhujal Yojana (ABY) focuses
Atal Bhujal Yojana
The Ministry of Jal Shakti is implementing the Atal Bhujal Yojana to manage groundwater resources in 8,203 priority Gram Panchayats across seven states. This initiative emphasizes community participation in water conservation and management, supported by various programs like Jal Shakti Abhiyan and MGNREGS. The government aims to enhance groundwater
Atal Bhujal Yojana
The Government of India is executing the Atal Bhujal Yojana, a six-year initiative aimed at sustainable groundwater management in 8,203 water-stressed Gram Panchayats across seven states. The scheme focuses on community participation, public disclosure of groundwater data, and capacity-building trainings. Significant progress includes the construction of 81,000 water
Atal Bhujal Yojana
The 8th National Level Steering Committee meeting for the Atal Bhujal Yojana was held in New Delhi, chaired by Ms. Debashree Mukherjee. The meeting focused on enhancing community engagement in groundwater management, addressing climate change impacts, and scaling successful initiatives. Key discussions included mandatory water budgeting in Gram Panchayats, sharing