**Summary of Atal Bhujal Yojana Expansion (August 21, 2025)**
The Ministry of Jal Shakti reports on the progress of the Atal Bhujal Yojana, a community-led groundwater management scheme implemented in 7 states focusing on demand-side management. The scheme benefits 8,203 water-stressed Gram Panchayats (GPs). State governments implement water conservation measures recommended in Water Security Plans (WSPs) developed at the GP level, utilizing convergence with existing schemes, with states receiving incentives.
From October 2021 to December 2024, approximately 9.78 lakh beneficiaries received assistance to adopt efficient water-use practices such as drip/sprinkler irrigation, mulching, poly houses, and crop diversification. Additionally, around 81,700 supply-side structures were constructed/renovated for water conservation and groundwater recharge.
As of March 31, 2025, the following funds (in Rs. Crores) have been released and utilized by each state:
* Gujarat: Released - 595.57, Utilized - 470.61
* Haryana: Released - 753.00, Utilized - 620.48
* Karnataka: Released - 903.21, Utilized - 831.71
* Madhya Pradesh: Released - 211.75, Utilized - 193.89
* Maharashtra: Released - 643.82, Utilized - 609.59
* Rajasthan: Released - 489.50, Utilized - 484.79
* Uttar Pradesh: Released - 264.83, Utilized - 207.13
* Total: Released - 3861.68, Utilized - 3418.20
The Quality Council of India (QCI) is conducting an impact assessment of the Yojana. Promotional activities to raise awareness about sustainable water use have been undertaken, including various regional publicity initiatives.
The Minister of State for Jal Shakti, Shri Raj Bhushan Choudhary, provided this information in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha.
The total number of direct beneficiaries under demand side activities in Atal Bhujal Yojana from October 2021 to December 2024 are:
* Gujarat: 98,012
* Haryana: 1,16,564
* Karnataka: 1,96,330
* Madhya Pradesh: 24,309
* Maharashtra: 3,69,306
* Rajasthan: 1,38,815
* Uttar Pradesh: 35,373
* Total: 9,78,709
Release ID: 2159049
Key Entities Referenced
Atal Bhujal Yojana: A community-led participatory groundwater management scheme focusing on demand-side management of groundwater.
Ministry of Jal Shakti: The Indian government ministry responsible for water resources.
Gujarat: One of the seven states implementing the Atal Bhujal Yojana.
Haryana: One of the seven states implementing the Atal Bhujal Yojana.
Karnataka: One of the seven states implementing the Atal Bhujal Yojana.
Madhya Pradesh: One of the seven states implementing the Atal Bhujal Yojana.
Maharashtra: One of the seven states implementing the Atal Bhujal Yojana.
Rajasthan: One of the seven states implementing the Atal Bhujal Yojana.
Uttar Pradesh: One of the seven states implementing the Atal Bhujal Yojana.
Ministry of Jal Shakti
EXPANSION OF ATAL BHUJAL YOJANA
Posted On: 21 AUG 2025 3:53PM by PIB Delhi
Atal Bhujal Yojana, is a community led participatory ground water management scheme focusing on demand
side management of ground water, being implemented in 7 States, benefiting 8,203 water stressed Gram
Panchayats (GPs). Under this scheme, implementation of various supply and demand side measures
recommended in Water Security Plans (WSPs) prepared at the GP level by the local communities, is taken up
by the concerned state governments through convergence with ongoing schemes, for which the states are
suitably incentivized.
Identification, selection and endowment of beneficiaries is a continuous process under Atal Bhujal Yojana. As
per the information provided by implementing states on Atal Jal MIS dashboard, from October 2021 to
December 2024, around 9.78 lakh beneficiaries have been provided with assistance/subsidies to bring their
farmland under efficient water-use practices (drip/sprinkler irrigation, mulching, poly house, crop
diversification, etc.), through convergence as well as utilization of incentive funds. State-wise details are
provided below. Similarly, around 81,700 supply-side structures have been constructed/renovated for water
conservation and groundwater recharge, benefiting the entire communities of the implementation area.
The total amount of funds released and utilized, state-wise, as on 31.03.2025 under Atal Bhujal Yojana is
provided as under:
(amount in Rs. Crores)
State Released Utilised
Gujarat 595.57 470.61
Haryana 753.00 620.48
Karnataka 903.21 831.71
Madhya Pradesh 211.75 193.89
Maharashtra 643.82 609.59
Rajasthan 489.50 484.79
Uttar Pradesh 264.83 207.13
Total 3861.68 3418.20
Quality Council of India (QCI) has been engaged for Impact Assessment of activities under Atal Bhujal
Yojana. Further, Atal Bhujal Yojana is a pilot project for participatory ground water management with a fixed
duration & outlay. Currently, the project is under impact assessment stage.
Atal Bhujal Yojana has taken up creative promotional activities to raise awareness about sustainable water use
which includes publicity through Narrowcasting in Haryana, Folk Dances in Kar Jal Dindis in Maharashtra,
Ratri Choupals in Rajasthan, Jal Kosh Yatra and Pani Pathshala in Uttar Pradesh, etc. Additionally, innovative
campaigns like, Atal Jal Rath Yatras, nukkadnatak/street plays, puppet shows, distribution of
leaflets/brochures and pamphlet, audio/video publicity, wall paintings, door to door campaigns, Kala Jatha,
preparation of documentaries, installation of signboards, posters and hoardings at Gram Panchayats,
placement of QR Codes in Gram Panchayat, etc. have also been conducted.
This information was provided by THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR JAL SHAKTI SHRI RAJ BHUSHAN
CHOUDHARY in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.****
MAM/SMP/NM
(Lok Sabha US Q4704)
Total no of direct beneficiaries under demand side activities in Atal Bhujal Yojana
(from October, 2021 to December, 2024)
Sr. No. Name of state Total no. of beneficiaries
1 Gujarat 98,012
2 Haryana 1,16,564
3 Karnataka 1,96,330
4 Madhya Pradesh 24,309
5 Maharashtra 3,69,306
6 Rajasthan 1,38,815
7 Uttar Pradesh 35,373
9,78,709
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(Release ID: 2159049)