Atal Bhujal Yojana

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 of India ....