Atal Bhujal Yojana (Atal Jal) is a Central Sector Scheme to be implemented over a period of 5 years (2020-21 to 2024-25).
Aim
It aims to improve ground water management through community participation in identified priority areas in seven States of Gujarat, Haryana, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh.
Objectives
Institutional strengthening for improving ground water monitoring networks and capacity building of stakeholders at different levels.
Improved and realistic water budgeting based on an improved database and preparation of community-led Water Security Plans at Panchayat level.
Implementation of Water Security Plans through convergence of various schemes of the Government ....
