States are striving to achieve the goal of establishing 75 Amrit Sarovars in each district, except in certain states like West Bengal, Punjab, Telangana, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Haryana, Bihar, and Rajasthan, where progress varies. Among 112,277 identified Amrit Sarovars, work has begun on 81,425, with 66,278 already constructed or rejuvenated.
Launched by the Prime Minister in April 2022, Mission Amrit Sarovar aims to ensure sustainable water sources through district-level creation or revival of these water bodies. Eight central ministries, including Rural Development and Water Resources, contribute, and BISAG-N aids as a technical partner.
What to study for prelims?
- Amrit Sarovar: These are water bodies targeted for construction or rejuvenation under Mission Amrit Sarovar, an initiative launched by the Prime Minister to enhance water sources in every district. 66,278 such sarovars have been created or revitalized so far.
- BISAG-N: Bhaskaracharya National Institute for Space Application and Geo-informatics serves as the technical partner for Mission Amrit Sarovar. It contributes expertise in spatial applications and geo-informatics to support the mission’s goals.
- PMKSY: The Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) is a set of schemes launched by the government to improve water use efficiency and provide irrigation. Mission Amrit Sarovar integrates PMKSY sub-schemes like Watershed Development Component.
- Mahatma Gandhi NREGS: The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme is a social security measure that guarantees employment to rural citizens. Mission Amrit Sarovar leverages this scheme for creating or rejuvenating water bodies.
- Government Approach: Mission Amrit Sarovar involves coordination among various ministries like Rural Development, Water Resources, Panchayati Raj, Forest, and more. This approach ensures comprehensive implementation and synergy in achieving water conservation goals.
