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Date: 2025-12-04 Category: Not Applicable State: Union Government Country: India

Parliament Question: Status of Atal Bhujal Yojana in Uttar Pradesh

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**Executive Summary** This document is a response to the Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 808 regarding the status of the Atal Bhujal Yojana (ABY) in Uttar Pradesh. The response, answered on December 4, 2025, details the progress of the scheme, including activities undertaken, funds utilized, and impact on groundwater levels in participating Gram Panchayats. Key information is provided in the main content and annexures, with state-wise and district-wise details as of November 30, 2025. **Key Points / Main Content** * **Atal Bhujal Yojana (ABY) Overview:** * ABY is a community-led participatory groundwater management scheme implemented in priority water-stressed areas across 8,203 Gram Panchayats in seven states. * It demonstrably improved groundwater management through community participation, Water Security Plans, water-efficient practices, monitoring, and recharge structures. * **Activities Undertaken:** * Measurement and public disclosure of groundwater data across 8,203 GPs. * Preparation of Community-led Water Budgets and Water Security Plans, updated annually by all GPs. * Over 1.28 lakh GP-level capacity-building trainings. * Installation of Piezometers with Digital Water Level Recorders and Rain Gauges. * Monitoring of approximately 70,000 wells at GP level, with public data sharing. * Mapping of over 99,000 existing water conservation and artificial recharge structures. * Construction/renovation of over 83,800 supply-side structures. * Approximately 9.7 lakh hectares brought under efficient water-use practices. * **Financial Aspects:** * ABY is a Program for Results scheme; fund allocation is performance-based. * State-wise funds disbursed/assigned and utilized details are provided in Annexure -III. * District-wise fund release is not made. * **Uttar Pradesh Specifics:** * 549 Gram Panchayats in Uttar Pradesh are covered under ABY. * Rs. 275.35 crore converged through state/central schemes for WSP implementation. * 344 out of 549 GPs have shown improvement in groundwater levels from 2023 to 2025. * 205 GPs are yet to show sufficient improvement to meet scheme benchmarks. * **Annexures:** * I: State-wise details of activities/works done under the ABY. * II: District-wise details of activities/works done in Uttar Pradesh. * III: State-wise details of funds disbursed and utilized. * IV: District-wise number of Gram Panchayats in Uttar Pradesh covered under ABY and completion of WSPs. * V: List of 344 Gram Panchayats in Uttar Pradesh with improvement in groundwater levels. **Impact Analysis** **Gram Panchayats (GPs) in Uttar Pradesh** **Impact:** Gram Panchayats involved in the Atal Bhujal Yojana are directly affected by the program's initiatives to improve groundwater management. Those showing improvement may become eligible for incentives. **Action Required:** GPs must continue implementing Water Security Plans (WSPs) and water-efficient practices, monitor groundwater levels, and participate in the required training. Those not showing improvement must intensify efforts to meet scheme benchmarks. **State Governments (including Uttar Pradesh)** **Impact:** State governments become eligible for incentive amounts based on achieving Disbursement Linked Indicators (DLIs) under the ABY. **Action Required:** State governments need to continue supporting GPs in implementing WSPs, converging funds from other schemes, and monitoring their performance. They should focus on helping underperforming GPs meet the required benchmarks.

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Atal Bhujal Yojana (ABY): A community-led participatory groundwater management scheme implemented in priority water-stressed areas across multiple states in India. Uttar Pradesh: A state in India where the Atal Bhujal Yojana is implemented, with specific focus on district-wise details, Gram Panchayats, and water security plans. Ministry of Jal Shakti: The Indian government ministry responsible for overseeing the Atal Bhujal Yojana and related water resources initiatives. Gram Panchayats: Village-level governing bodies in India; specifically, 8,203 priority water-stressed Gram Panchayats across multiple states. They are central to the implementation and monitoring of the Atal Bhujal Yojana. Water Security Plans (WSPs): Community-led plans prepared at the Gram Panchayat level, aimed at water budgeting and efficient water management practices. It is a fundamental aspect of the Atal Bhujal Yojana.
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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF JAL SHAKTI DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT & GANGA REJUVENATION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 808 ANSWERED ON 04.12.2025 STATUS OF ATAL BHUJAL YOJANA IN UTTAR PRADESH 808. SHRI PUSHPENDRA SAROJ: Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state: (a) the details of the works sanctioned, completed and ongoing under the Atal Bhujal Yojana (ABY), State-wise, particularly for Uttar Pradesh, district-wise along with the targets set for each year and achieved since 2019; (b) the details of the funds allocated, released and utilized under ABY since its inception, State-wise particularly for Uttar Pradesh, district-wise; (c) the district-wise list of Gram Panchayats in Uttar Pradesh where Water Security Plans (WSPs) have been proposed and fully implemented along with the total funds converged from other Central schemes for these WSPs; (d) the list of Gram Panchayats in Uttar Pradesh which have performed well and have incrementally received funds by reduction in groundwater extraction, increase in recharge and adoption of water- saving techniques, district-wise; and (e) the list of villages in Uttar Pradesh that are groundwater stressed and are also performing poorly on the above indicators, district-wise? ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR JAL SHAKTI (SHRI RAJ BHUSHAN CHOUDHARY) (a) Atal Bhujal Yojana was a pilot scheme for community led participatory groundwater management, implemented in priority water stressed areas across 8,203 priority water stressed Gram Panchayats of 229 blocks in 80 districts of seven states viz. Gujarat, Haryana, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh. During its course, the programme has demonstrably improved groundwater management through active community participation, preparation of participatory Water Security Plans, adoption of water efficient practices, community-led monitoring, and implementation of recharge structures. Major activities/works undertaken under the Scheme are mentioned below:  Measurement and public disclosure of groundwater data has been made across all 8,203 Atal Jal Gram Panchayats (GPs) of all 7 states through physical as well as electronic means.  Community-led Water Budgets (WBs) and Water Security Plans (WSPs) have been prepared by all GPs of all 7 states and updated annually. 1 More than 1.28 lakh GP-level trainings have been conducted, alongside Block, District and State-level capacity-building trainings.  Piezometers along with Digital Water Level Recorders (DWLRs) and Rain Gauges have been installed in almost all GPs under the Yojana.  Monitoring of around 70,000 wells at GP level, with data shared publicly.  Mapping of over 99,000 existing water conservation and artificial recharge structures  More than 83,800 supply-side structures like check dams, ponds, recharge shafts/pits etc. have been constructed/renovated for water conservation and groundwater recharge across 7 states.  Around 9.7 lakh hectares have been brought under efficient water-use practices (drip/ sprinkler irrigation, mulching, crop diversification, etc.) across 7 states. State-wise details are provided in Annexure - I and district-wise details for Uttar Pradesh are provided in Annexure - II. For further details, the Atal Jal MIS dashboard may be accessed which is available through the following web link:https://ataljal-mis.mowr.gov.in/Tenders/Tender_Awarded_new (b) Atal Bhujal Yojana was a Program for Results scheme and allocation of funds is based on the performance of the participating States under various indicators. District-wise fund release is not made, however, the total amount of funds released /assigned and utilised, state-wise, under Atal Bhujal Yojana is provided in Annexure -III. (c) Community led preparation of Gram Panchayat level Water Budgets and Water Security Plans (WSPs) is a fundamental aspect of Atal Bhujal Yojana and also is one of the Disbursement Linked Indicators (DLIs) for release of incentives. Such water budgeting and preparation of WSPs has been completed and updated annually for all 8,203 Gram Panchayats (GPs) across 7 states covered under the Yojana, including 549 GPs of Uttar Pradesh. District-wise number of GPs for Uttar Pradesh where preparation and updation of WSP has been done is provided in Annexure -IV. Further, it is for the state governments to take up the implementation of demand and supply side measures recommended in WSPs through convergence with ongoing state/central schemes. As informed by the State Project Monitoring Unit (SPMU), Uttar Pradesh, an amount of Rs. 275.35 cr has been converged so far towards completion of such activities in the state. (d) & (e) Under Atal Bhujal Yojana, the state governments become eligible for incentive amounts based on their overall achievements under various Disbursement Linked Indicators DLIs and funds are not released to GPs individually. Further, as per the available information, 344 out of 549 GPs in Uttar Pradesh covered under the scheme have shown improvement in ground water levels during periodic assessments conducted from 2023 to 2025. The remaining 205 GPs are yet to show sufficient improvement in ground water levels for meeting the scheme benchmark. The list of GPs in Uttar Pradesh showing improvement in ground water levels is provided in Annexure -V. *** 2ANNEXURE-I ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (a) OF UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 808 TO BE ANSWERED IN LOK SABHA ON 04.12.2025 REGARDING “STATUS OF ATAL BHUJAL YOJANA IN UTTAR PRADESH”. State-wise details of activities/works done under Atal Bhujal Yojana State Trainings Monitoring Mapping of Area brought under Supply-side of wells existing water efficient water-use structures conservation practices like drip, constructed/ and artificial sprinklers, crop renovated like check recharge diversification etc. dams, ponds, structures (in Hectares) recharge shafts etc. Gujarat 20300 8787 5706 86430 5350 Haryana 23680 5575 9311 233985 10365 Karnataka 24356 12072 27592 213616 25843 Madhya 12244 6799 6986 21205 9883 Pradesh Maharashtra 22486 11967 27210 274949 9460 Rajasthan 17310 17685 19693 89970 17223 Uttar Pradesh 8233 6695 3181 51569 5764 Total 128609 69580 99679 971724 83888 3ANNEXURE-II ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (a) OF UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 808 TO BE ANSWERED IN LOK SABHA ON 04.12.2025 REGARDING “STATUS OF ATAL BHUJAL YOJANA IN UTTAR PRADESH”. District-wise details of activities/works done under Atal Bhujal Yojana in the State of Uttar Pradesh District Trainings Monitoring Mapping of Area brought under Supply-side of wells existing water efficient water-use structures conservation practices like drip, constructed/ and artificial sprinklers, crop renovated like check recharge diversification etc. dams, ponds, structures (in Hectares) recharge shafts etc. Baghpat 991 789 655 16644 467 Banda 996 1002 315 5013 719 Chitrakoot 827 1001 321 4276 473 Hamirpur 1033 658 208 4385 966 Jhansi 383 361 465 2170 381 Lalitpur 323 171 178 1001 815 Mahoba 1348 1038 397 6025 646 Meerut 1038 884 223 6802 376 Muzaffarnagar 1038 636 278 1758 687 Shamli 256 155 141 3495 234 Total 8233 6695 3181 51569 5764 4ANNEXURE-III ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (b) OF UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 808 TO BE ANSWERED IN LOK SABHA ON 04.12.2025 REGARDING “STATUS OF ATAL BHUJAL YOJANA IN UTTAR PRADESH”. State-wise details of Funds Disbursed and Utilized under Atal Bhujal Yojana (amount in Rs. Crores) State Funds disbursed/assigned Funds utilized (till (till 30.11.2025) 30.11.2025) Gujarat 482.18 480.90 Haryana 645.88 645.87 Karnataka 852.85 852.77 Madhya Pradesh 197.51 197.47 Maharashtra 628.49 626.20 Rajasthan 489.05 484.79 Uttar Pradesh 228.38 227.07 National Program 78.34 78.34 Monitoring Unit Total 3602.68 3593.41 5ANNEXURE-IV ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (c) OF UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 808 TO BE ANSWERED IN LOK SABHA ON 04.12.2025 REGARDING “STATUS OF ATAL BHUJAL YOJANA IN UTTAR PRADESH”. District-wise number of Gram Panchayats in Uttar Pradesh covered under Atal Bhujal Yojana wherein Water Budgeting and preparation of WSPs have been completed District Number of Gram Panchayats Baghpat 76 Banda 95 Chitrakoot 75 Hamirpur 57 Jhansi 31 Lalitpur 17 Mahoba 74 Meerut 57 Muzaffarnagar 53 Shamli 14 Total 549 6ANNEXURE-V ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (d) & (e) OF UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 808 TO BE ANSWERED IN LOK SABHA ON 04.12.2025 REGARDING “STATUS OF ATAL BHUJAL YOJANA IN UTTAR PRADESH”. List of 344 Gram Panchayats in Uttar Pradesh covered under Atal Bhujal Yojana which have shown improvement in ground water levels during periodic assessments conducted from 2023 to 2025 Sl. No. District Gram Panchayats 1 Baghpat Ahera, Baghu, Bali, Biharipur, Chopra Maheshpur, Dhanaura Silvernagar, Dhodra, Faizpur Ninana, Faizullapur, Gauripur Habibpur, Jahangarh Urf Doja, Kherae Islampur, Kheriki, Ladhwari, Nethla, Niwali, Pali, Pawla Begmabad, Rajpur Khampur, Saroorpur Kalan, Sisana, Soorajpur Mahanwa, Sultanpur Hatana, Abdullapur Mevla, Baleni, Barsia, Basaud, Basetikri, Bilochpura, Budhseni, Chamrawal, Daula, Daulatpur, Fatehpur Mazra, Ghatoli, Gospur, Habibpur Nagla, Hisawada, Kaharka, Khindora, Latifpur Dattnagar, Luhara, Makarandpur Ogti, Mavi Khurd, Mukari, Muradgaon Urf Roshangarh, Panchi, Pilana, Poother, Ramnagar, Rasoolpur Sankal Poothi, Salawatpur Kheri, Sikhera, Singhaoli Ahir, Tilpani 2 Banda Basahari, Goyara Mugali, Karachha, Khairada, Ladakapurwa, Lama, Luktara, Ujrehta, Adari, Gauri Kalan, Jaspura, Narayarh, Narjita, Rampur, Banshi, Bhasraund, Bigahana, Deorar, Jarar, Khanpur, Kharaunch, Kolawal Raipur, Motiyari, Pahadpur, Risaura, Syeondha, Tarkhari, Badousa, Baghela Wari, Barsanda Manpur, Bhusasi, Birauna, Dubariya, Gadha, Hadaha Mafi, Lahureta, Mukera, Nibi, Oraha, Pouhar, Pukari, Raxi, Sadha, Udaipur, Amlor, Atarahat, Benda, Bichhawahi, Chhirahuta, Dohtara, Jauharpur, Macha, Nari, Pailani, Palara, Piparahari, Tara 3 Chitrakoot Akbarpur B, Karari, Machhariha, Pahara, Path Raudi, Purwa Tarouha, Ranipur Bhatt, Ranipur Khaki, Rasin, Sangrampur, Semaria Charan Dasi, Shitalpur Tarauha, Sudinpur, Achur Nerua, Bagdari, Doda Mafi, Giduraha, Jaro Mafi, Karouha, Khichari, Kihunia, Mangawan, Nagar, Nihi, Rampur Tarouha, Rani Pur Kalyan Garh, Sakrouha, Sarhat, Tikaria Jamunihai, Konpa, Man Kunwar Mustakil, Nibi, Sesa Subakara Mustkil, Sikraun, Tadi Mustkil, Tilauli Mustakil, Bhambhet Mustkil, Ragauli Mustkil, Rupauli Mustkil, Sikari, Suhel Mustkil 4 Hamirpur Baije Mau, Chandi Kalan, Chhimauli, Chhirka, Garha, Gurdaha, Kiswahi, 7Madarpur, Mahcha, Patanpur, Pipraunda, Sijnaura, Sijwahi, Silauli, Bajehta, Bhujpur, Bihunikala, Gundela, Muskara, Atrauli, Barhara, Basariya, Baukhar, Ichaura, Indarpura, Jitkari Danda, Lodhi Pura, Chand Purwa Buzurg, Chhani Khurd, Ingohata, Jalala, Kaithi, Kalauli Jar, Kalla, Pachkhura Buzurg, Sahurapur, Terha 5 Jhansi Amarpur, Baghaura, Dagarwaha, Dhikoli, Ghisoli, Guaoli, Khaira, Punawali Kalan, Simiriya, Sukwan, Bamhauri, Bhadarwara, Chakara, Khandarka, Rora, Tilera 6 Lalitpur Gevragundera, Jamalpur, Kandhari Khurd, Pura Kalan, Rampura Kathwar, Varma Bihar 7 Mahoba Anghaura, Ballayn, Bapretha, Bhatewara Kalan, Gaurahari, Gudha, Jarauli, Kusarma, Luhari, Supa, Baghaura, Baura, Bhatewara Khurd, Bihar, Indrahata, Kamalpura, Kulpahar Gramin, Ladpura, Mauhari, Mudhari, Rajpura, Rawatpura Khurd, Sugira, Thathewara, Atrar Maaf, Barat Pahari, Chhikahra, Chur Bara, Digaria, Kharka, Kidari, Luhedi, Sijaria, Urwara, Alipura, Bahadurpur Kalan, Devganpura, Jakha, Kashipura, Kohaniya, Panwari, Taiya, Telipahari, Tikariya 8 Meerut Aad, Ajrara, Ataula, Bijoli, Dhir Khera, Govindpur, Jasora, Jasori, Kaul, Kharkhari, Mundali, Nalpur, Panchi, Peepli Khera, Uldhan, Badhala Kaithwara, Bahchaula, Bhurpur, Datavali Gesupur, Incholi, Islamabad Chhilora, Kastala Shamshernagar, Ladpura, Mau Khas, Medpur, Morna, Nagla Mal, Nagla Shekhu, Pabla, Pachgaon Patti Amar Singh, Pachgaon Patti Sanwal, Rajpura, Rasulpur Aurangabad, Sameypur, Sial 9 Muzaffarna Alipur Aterna, Atalee, Bahramgarh, Barkata, Bawana, Bhasana, Biral, Bitaoda, gar Dungar, Fatehpur Kheri, Garhi Nawabad, Garhmal Pur, Hariya Khera, Husainpur Kala, Itawa, Jaitpur, Jaula, Jogiya Khera, Kamrudeen Nagar, Khanpur, Kharar, Khera Mastan, Khizzarpur, Kuralasi, Kurthal, Kutubpur, Loi, Luhsana, Mahaljana, Nagwa, Parasoli, Raipur Aterna, Rajpur Chajpur, Rasulpur Dabheri, Riwali Nangla, Safipur Patti, Sarai, Sarnawali, Satheri, Shikarpur, Tanda Mazra, Ukaoli, Valli 10 Shamli Baharsi, Daangrol, Hurmzpur, Khandarawali, Khuwspur Urf Makhmulpur, Kiwana, Lisarh, Rasoolpur Gujran, Sunnaa, Taharpur Bhabisa ***** 8

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