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Jal Shakti Abhiyan (JSA)
- Launched – In 2019
- A nationwide campaign focusing on saving and conserving rainwater.
- 2024 Theme - Nari Shakti se Jal Shakti.
AMRUT 2.0
- AMRUT – Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation.
- Launched in – 2021 for 5 years (2021-22 to 2025-26).
- Aim – To provide universal coverage of water supply through functional taps to all households in all the statutory towns.
- Supports – Rainwater harvesting via storm-water drains and promotes groundwater recharge through 'Aquifer Management Plans.
Atal Bhujal Yojana
- Launched in - 2019
- Targets- Water-stressed Gram Panchayats in 80 districts across 7 states, focusing on groundwater management.
Master Plan for Artificial Recharge to Groundwater
- Developed in – 2020.
- Developed by – Central Ground Water Board.
- Plan – 1.42 crore rainwater harvesting and recharge structures to harness 185 BCM of rainfall.
Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana (PMKSY)
- Launched in – 2015.
- Aim – To expand irrigation coverage and improve water use efficiency.
- Motto – Har Khet Ko Pani, which means Repair, Renovation and Restoration (RRR) of Water Bodies.
- Components – Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme, Watershed Development and Per Drop - More Crop (Micro Irrigation).
Ground Water Management and Regulation (GWMR)
- A Central Sector Scheme.
- Period – 2021-26.
Bureau of Water Use Efficiency (BWUE)
- Setup under – National Water Mission, 2022.
- Act as a facilitator – For promotion of improving water use efficiency across various sectors namely irrigation, drinking water supply, power generation, industries, etc. in the country.
Mission Amrit Sarovar (2022)
- Launched in – 2022.
- Objectives – To conserve water for the future.
- To create or rejuvenate 75 Amrit Sarovars in every district for water harvesting and conservation.
National Water Awards
- Launched in – 2018, by the Department of Water Resources.
- Objectives – To raise public awareness about the importance of water and motivate the adoption of best practices in water usage.
- To recognize and encourage exceptional contributions towards water conservation and management across India.
National Compilation on Dynamic Ground Water Resources of India
- Launched in – 2024.
- Launched by – Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) in collaboration with State Groundwater Departments.
- It provides a comprehensive state-wise overview of Ground Water, serving as a foundation for effective policies and management strategies.
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