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The Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) launched in 2015 for urban infrastructure development, subsumed into AMRUT 2.0 in 2021, continues to bolster India's self-reliance and water security in urban locales. With allocations of over ₹66,100 crore for sewerage and over ₹1,19,600
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The Ministry of Jal Shakti reported the findings of the 2025 Dynamic Groundwater Resources Assessment, revealing an annual groundwater recharge of 448.52 BCM in India. The report categorizes assessment units based on ground water extraction levels to target conservation efforts. Various government initiatives like Jal Shakti Abhiyan and Atal
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The Ministry of Jal Shakti's Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation organized the 4th District Collectors’ Peyjal Samvad to discuss the implementation of the Har Ghar Jal scheme under the Jal Jeevan Mission. The virtual event highlighted the importance of community ownership through initiatives like Jal Arpan Diwas.
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The Ministry of Jal Shakti has highlighted the continuous initiatives for cleaning and rejuvenating rivers across India, emphasizing the responsibility of States/UTs and local bodies in managing sewage and industrial effluents. With support through the Namami Gange and NRCP schemes, efforts are made to close gaps in sewage treatment
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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 Ministry of Jal Shakti organized the third 'Peyjal Samvad' (Water Dialogue) involving district collectors to enhance the quality and sustainability of drinking water services at the grassroots level. The virtual conference highlighted the importance of community ownership and effective management of water resources through structured protocols for
Sujal Gram Samvad
The inaugural Sujal Gram Samvad, organized by the Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation (DDWS) under the Ministry of Jal Shakti, provided a national platform for villagers from 12 States/UTs to share their transformative stories under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) in their regional languages. The event highlighted improvements
Sujalam Bharat
The Ministry of Jal Shakti hosted an online workshop focusing on community and institutional engagement for behavioral change in water management. The workshop aimed to gather grassroots insights from various states and union territories to address challenges in water conservation and management. Presentations highlighted innovative practices from states like Meghalaya,
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The Central Water Commission (CWC) organized a virtual workshop on 'Technology for Efficient Water Management' as part of the Sujalam Bharat Summit. The event featured presentations from various states and grassroots members, focusing on innovative water management technologies and strategies for agricultural efficiency, modernization, and water conservation. Key
PMKSY
The Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojna (PMKSY) is a comprehensive scheme aimed at enhancing irrigation facilities in India. It includes two main components: the Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme (AIBP) and Har Khet Ko Pani (HKKP), which has four sub-components focusing on various aspects of water management and irrigation. The scheme
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The Ministry of Jal Shakti is utilizing modern technology for effective water management and conservation through various initiatives such as the Jal Shakti Abhiyan, which includes geo-tagging and inventorization of water bodies, real-time groundwater monitoring, and the development of a comprehensive database of water resources. The government encourages the use
Groundwater
The Ministry of Jal Shakti has released the 2024 report on groundwater resources in India, indicating a total annual groundwater recharge of 446.9 billion cubic meters (bcm) and an extractable resource of 406.19 bcm. The current extraction stands at 245.64 bcm, leading to a groundwater extraction stage