People crossing the Howrah Bridge over the Hooghly river, Kolkata
A farmer standing in his cauliflower field at dusk

Atal Bhujal Yojana

The scheme aims to improve the management of groundwater resources in water-stressed areas. It provides institutional strengthening and financial incentives to Gram Panchayats and local communities for sustainable groundwater management and water-efficient practices.

At a glance

What the myScheme listing says about Atal Bhujal Yojana
LevelCentral government
Issued byMinistry Of Water Resources,River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation
States and UTsAll India
Areas
Scheme forIndividuals
TagsFarmer, Women, Community, Panchayat, Groundwater, Recharge, Incentive, Training, Irrigation

Before you apply

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