Why the scheme is in the news?
A high-level conference was conducted, headed by Shri Shailesh Kumar Singh, Secretary of the Ministry of Rural Development, to review the progress, monitor, and ensure the quality of Mission Amrit Sarovar. The meeting was attended by the Additional Chief Secretary, Principal Secretary, and Secretary of Rural Development from all States/Union Territories (UTs), the State Nodal officer for the Mission Amrit Sarovar, DM/DC/CEOs of over 700 districts, and District Nodal officers of the Mission.
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What is Amrit Sarovar Mission?
As part of the celebration of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, the Amrit Sarovar Mission was launched on 24th April 2022 with the objective of developing and rejuvenating 75 water bodies in each district across the country. The mission is to produce 50,000 water bodies, each covering an acre or more and contributing to the protection and enhancement of water resources.
Ministries Involved:
The Amrit Sarovar Mission has been initiated with a comprehensive approach involving six Ministries/Departments, which are as follows:
• 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 Changes
Technical Partner:
The Mission's technical partner is the Bhaskaracharya National Institute for Space Application and Geo-informatics (BISAG-N).
Collaborations with various Schemes
The Mission operates in collaboration with States and Districts, leveraging the refocused implementation of multiple schemes including Mahatma Gandhi NREGS, XV Finance Commission Grants, PMKSY sub schemes like Watershed Development Component, Har Khet Ko Pani, along with the respective State’s own schemes.
Target:
1. The target completion date for Mission Amrit Sarovar is August 15, 2023.
2. An estimated 50,000 Amrit Sarovar are planned to be constructed across the country.
3. Each of these Amrit Sarovars will be around 1 acre in size and have a water storage capacity of 10,000 cubic metres.
4. Active involvement and participation of the people is the key focus of the Mission.
5. Local freedom fighters, their families, the families of martyrs, Padma Awardees, and citizens from the local area where an Amrit Sarovar is to be constructed will be engaged at every stage of the project.
6. National Flag hoisting ceremonies will be held at each Amrit Sarovar site on the 15th of August.
