Atal Bhujal Yojana
Ministry Of Jal Shakti
Atal Bhujal Yojana is a central scheme for community-led sustainable groundwater management in water-stressed areas of Gujarat, Haryana, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh, implemented through Gram Panchayat water security plans.
Key facts
- Nodal ministry
- Ministry Of Jal Shakti
- Level
- Central
- Launched
- 2020
- Last date
- Ongoing / No fixed deadline
- Helpline
- NA
What you get
Communities in water-stressed areas get support for sustainable groundwater management including water budgeting, community-led water security plans, and convergence with existing schemes for demand-side interventions like micro-irrigation.
Who is eligible
Applicable to Gram Panchayats in identified water-stressed areas across seven states: Gujarat, Haryana, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh.
Documents you need
No individual application; implemented through Gram Panchayat-level Water User Associations and village water security plans.
How to apply
Participate through your Gram Panchayat's Water User Association in the identified districts; the scheme works via community institution building and incentive-based fund allocation to panchayats.
Frequently asked questions
Which states are covered under Atal Bhujal Yojana?
Gujarat, Haryana, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh.
How does a village participate in Atal Bhujal Yojana?
Through Gram Panchayat-level Water User Associations that prepare and implement water security plans.
What is the goal of Atal Bhujal Yojana?
To improve groundwater management through community participation, water budgeting and demand-side irrigation efficiency in water-stressed regions.