Groundwater Management
The Ministry of Jal Shakti has reviewed the groundwater situation in India, revealing that 96.7% of monitored wells in Kashmir and 96% in Bengaluru are below 10 meters. A Model Bill for groundwater regulation has been adopted by 21 states, and the Central Ground Water Authority is enforcing strict
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