The Prime Minister of India recently announced that over 60,000 Amrit Sarovars under Mission Amrit Sarovar have been constructed across villages, creating a sustainable legacy for future generations.
About Mission Amrit Sarovar
- Launch Date: Mission Amrit Sarovar was initiated on 24th April 2022 with the goal of building 75 Amrit Sarovars during the 75th year of India’s independence as part of the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav.
- Addressing Water Crisis: The mission aims to combat the water crisis in rural areas, ensuring access to essential water resources.
- Specifications: Each Amrit Sarovar will feature a pondage area of at least 1 acre with a water holding capacity of approximately 10,000 cubic meters.
- Focus Areas: The mission emphasizes water conservation, encourages community participation, and ensures the proper utilization of soil excavated from water bodies to enhance local infrastructure projects.
- Whole of Government Approach: The initiative involves collaboration across six key ministries/departments:
- Department of Rural Development
- Department of Land Resources
- Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation
- Department of Water Resources
- Ministry of Panchayati Raj
- Ministry of Forest, Environment, and Climate Change
- Funding: There is no separate financial allocation for Mission Amrit Sarovar, promoting a cost-effective approach to resource management.
- Technical Partnership: The Bhaskaracharya National Institute for Space Application and Geo-informatics (BISAG-N) has been engaged as the technical partner for the mission.
Mission Amrit Sarovar stands as a testament to India’s commitment to sustainable water management and community engagement, fostering resilience in rural areas for generations to come.