AMRIT SAROVAR MISSION FOR WATER CONSERVATION

AMRIT SAROVAR MISSION FOR WATER CONSERVATION

Mission Amrit Sarovar was launched by the Hon’ble Prime Minister on April 24, 2022, to construct/ rejuvenate 75 Sarovars in each rural district, targeting 50,000 Sarovars by August 15, 2023. As of October 2024, under phase I of Mission Amrit Sarovar, over 68,000 Sarovars are constructed/rejuvenated, surpassing the original target. State/UT-wise Amrit Sarovar constructed/rejuvenated is attached at below.

This initiative contributed significantly to addressing the critical problem of water scarcity and increasing surface and groundwater availability in various regions. These reservoirs not only met immediate water requirements but also created sustainable water sources, indicating the Government’s commitment to long-term environmental sustainability and community well-being.

With Jan Bhagidaari as the core of the Mission involving peoples’ participation at all stages, it is meant to evoke the collective spirit of the community. All associated occasions, including foundation laying, plantation and flag-hoisting on Independence Day/Republic Day, are led by a freedom fighter or her/his family member or by the family of a martyr or a local Padma Awardee. In case there is no such citizen available, the eldest citizen of the specific/local Gram Panchayat is invited. About, 2,203 freedom fighters, 22,993 eldest members of the Panchayat, 385 family members of freedom fighters, 742 family members of martyrs and 69 Padma Awardees have participated in the Mission so far.

Also, Plantation of trees such as Neem, Bargadh, Peepal and any other native trees at the Amrit Sarovar site is mandatory. About 23 lakh trees were planted throughout the Mission at Amrit Sarovar sites.

  Following two impact assessment studies of Mission Amrit Sarovar have been conducted:

In the impact assessment of phase I of Mission Amrit Sarovar conducted by IIT-Delhi, it is reported that there is 16.3% increase in water body surface area and 42% decrease in dry water bodies across the country, highlighting the mission’s role in water conservation and climate change mitigation.

Further, GIZ India study reported significant improvements in groundwater levels, agriculture, biodiversity, and livelihoods due to Mission Amrit Sarovar.

 

This information was provided by THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR JAL SHAKTI SHRI RAJ BHUSHAN CHOUDHARY in a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today. 

MAM/SMP/NM

(Rajya Sabha US Q2480)

 

Sr. No.

State/UT

Total Number of Amrit Sarovar constructed/rejuvenated

1

ANDAMAN & NICOBAR

227

2

ANDHRA PRADESH

2154

3

ARUNACHAL PRADESH

778

4

ASSAM

2963

5

BIHAR

2613

6

CHHATTISGARH

2902

7

GOA

159

8

GUJARAT

2652

9

HARYANA

2087

10

HIMACHAL PRADESH

1690

11

JAMMU AND KASHMIR

1056

12

JHARKHAND

2047

13

KARNATAKA

4054

14

KERALA

865

15

LADAKH

100

16

MADHYA PRADESH

5825

17

MAHARASHTRA

3055

18

MANIPUR

1226

19

MEGHALAYA

705

20

MIZORAM

1029

21

NAGALAND

255

22

ODISHA

2366

23

PUDUCHERRY

156

24

PUNJAB

1453

25

RAJASTHAN

3139

26

SIKKIM

199

27

TAMIL NADU

2484

28

TELANGANA

1871

29

THE DADRA NAGAR AND HAVELI, DAMAN AND DIU

57

30

TRIPURA

682

31

UTTARAKHAND

1319

32

UTTAR PRADESH

16632

33

WEST BENGAL

27

TOTAL

68,827