UPSC Notes

Groundwater Management and Conservation Initiatives in India

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Phase IFoundation

Background

Overview

Critical for addressing India's water crisis, ensuring sustainable agriculture, rural livelihoods, and understanding government's approach to resource management, including community participation and technological integration.

Groundwater management in India is crucial for sustainable development, addressing water scarcity, and ensuring agricultural and drinking water security. The government implements various schemes and initiatives to promote conservation, recharge, and participatory management of this vital resource.

Phase IIStatic core

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Key facts

Atal Bhujal Yojana (ABHY)

A community-led participatory groundwater management scheme implemented in water-stressed areas.

Objective of ABHY

To improve groundwater management by strengthening institutional frameworks and incentivizing states for conservation, focusing on demand-side management.

Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari (JSJB)

An initiative for constructing water conservation and groundwater recharge structures across the country.

Water Body Census

Conducted by the Ministry of Jal Shakti to identify, enumerate, and geo-tag water bodies for better planning and monitoring.

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TypeReference
Conceptual areaWater Resources Management

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Institutions & roles

BodyRole
Ministry of Jal ShaktiImplements
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Quick revision

  • ABHY: Community-led, participatory groundwater management scheme.
  • Focus on demand-side management in water-stressed areas.
  • JSJB: Infrastructure for water conservation & groundwater recharge.
  • Ministry of Jal Shakti conducts water body census.
  • Utilizes digital tools for monitoring and policy planning.

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Water Resources Management

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