**Executive Summary**
This document is the response to an unstarred question in Lok Sabha (No. †799) regarding water supply, quality, and conservation in the Amroha district of Uttar Pradesh, answered on April 12, 2025. The response outlines the government's initiatives, programs, and strategies implemented to improve water resource management in the region. The government of India takes on a supportive role to state governments, which are responsible for executing and planning.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **General Approach:**
* Water resource management is primarily the responsibility of state governments (Uttar Pradesh, in this case).
* The Government of India provides support through technical expertise, financial assistance, and centrally sponsored schemes.
* **Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) Initiatives:**
* Implementing the “Ground Water Management and Regulation (GWMR)” scheme to provide scientific information for groundwater management.
* Undertaking the National Aquifer Mapping (NAQUIM) Programme covering the Amroha district.
* Prepared a Master Plan for Artificial Recharge to Groundwater- 2020 with about 744 recharge structures.
* Issuing groundwater quality yearbooks and bulletins to share information and trigger action on water quality issues.
* **Legislative and Policy Support:**
* Circulated a Model Bill to States/UTs to enable suitable groundwater legislation.
* The National Water Policy (2012) advocates for rainwater harvesting and conservation.
* **Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM):**
* Various schemes implemented by the State of Uttar Pradesh for drinking water supply in rural areas of Amroha district under the JJM program.
* Prioritizing habitations affected by chemical contaminants.
* **AMRUT (Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation) Initiatives:**
* Amroha city is covered under AMRUT.
* Approved projects in Amroha district under AMRUT 2.0, including new water tap connections and water body rejuvenation.
* **Per Drop More Crop (PDMC):**
* Implemented by the Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare in Amroha district.
* 4013.03 hectare has been covered under PDMC for Amroha District from FY 2015-16 to 2025-26.
* **Water Quality Monitoring:**
* Water quality of River Ganga in Amroha District is being monitored at Tigri Ganga Ghat on a fortnightly basis.
* **Rainwater Harvesting:**
* The Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs released Model Building Bye-laws, 2016 recommending rainwater harvesting.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder:** State Government of Uttar Pradesh
**Impact:** Responsible for the planning, funding, and execution of water resource management projects in the Amroha district.
**Action Required:** Implement central schemes, formulate groundwater legislation based on the Model Bill, and address water quality issues in the district.
**Stakeholder:** Central Ground Water Board (CGWB)
**Impact:** Providing technical support and scientific information for groundwater management.
**Action Required:** Continue implementing the GWMR and NAQUIM programs, issue groundwater quality reports, and conduct awareness programs.
**Stakeholder:** Residents of Amroha District
**Impact:** Affected by the quality and availability of water for agricultural, domestic, and industrial use.
**Action Required:** Participate in community water conservation efforts, adopt rainwater harvesting techniques, and raise awareness about water quality issues.
**Stakeholder:** Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation (DoWR, RD&GR)
**Impact:** Monitoring water quality.
**Action Required:** continue to monitor water quality.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Jal Shakti: Central ministry responsible for water resources, drinking water, and sanitation, playing a central role in the policy.
Central Ground Water Board (CGWB): Implementing agency for the 'Ground Water Management and Regulation (GWMR)' scheme and the 'National Aquifer Mapping (NAQUIM)' Programme.
National Aquifer Mapping (NAQUIM) Programme: A programme focused on aquifer mapping and management across the country, including the Amroha district.
Amroha, Uttar Pradesh: The specific geographical location where water supply, quality, and conservation efforts are being addressed.
Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM): A program implemented to provide drinking water supply in rural areas, and is being implemented in Amroha district.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF JAL SHAKTI
DEPARTMENT OF DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †799
ANSWERED ON 04/12/2025
WATER SUPPLY/QUALITY/CONSERVATION IN AMROHA DISTRICT OF UTTAR
PRADESH
†799. SHRI KANWAR SINGH TANWAR:
Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government proposes to improve water supply, irrigation facilities, river
management, groundwater conservation and water quality monitoring in Amroha district of
Uttar Pradesh to ensure sustainable, safe and adequate water for agricultural, domestic and
industrial use in rural and urban areas of the district;
(b) if so, the details of the projects implemented, funds allocated, canals or water systems
constructed or renovated, water quality testing undertaken, public awareness campaigns
conducted and measurable outcomes achieved in the said district along with the timelines and
monitoring mechanism in place for the same; and
(c) if not, the reasons therefor?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR JAL SHAKTI
(SHRI V. SOMANNA)
(a) and (b) Water being a state subject, the aspects related to water resources including irrigation
facility and groundwater conservation are studied, planned, funded and executed by the State
Governments themselves as per their own resources and priorities. Role of Government of
India is limited to being catalytic, providing technical support and, in some cases partial
financial assistance in terms with the existing schemes being implemented by the Department
of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation (DoWR,RD&GR)
Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) is implementing a Central sector scheme “Ground Water
Management and Regulation (GWMR)” with the objectives of providing scientific information
for ground water management. The scheme is being implemented throughout the country
including Uttar Pradesh. Further, Under GWMR, CGWB has taken up Aquifer Mapping and
Management Programme i.e. National Aquifer Mapping (NAQUIM) Programme in the entire
mappable area of country of about 25 Lakh sq. km including Amroha District of Uttar Pradesh.
DoWR,RD&GR, Ministry of Jal Shakti has circulated a Model Bill to all the States/UTs to
enable them to enact suitable ground water legislation for regulation of its development, which
Page 1 of 3also includes provision of rain water harvesting. So far, 21 States/UTs including Uttar Pradesh
have adopted and implemented the ground water legislation.
Further, National Water Policy (2012) has been formulated by Department of Water Resources,
RD & GR, inter-alia advocates rainwater harvesting and conservation of water and highlights
the need for augmenting the availability of water through direct use of rainfall along with
conservation of river, river bodies and infrastructure as a scientifically planned manner through
community participation.
Apart from the above, Water Quality of River Ganga in Amroha District is being monitored at
one location i.e. Tigri Ganga Ghat, Amroha on fortnightly basis through UPPCB.
Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs has released Model Building Bye-laws, 2016 which
recommends Rainwater Harvesting for all types of Building with plot size 100 sq.m or more.
So far, 35 States/UTs including Uttar Pradesh have incorporated the provisions in their
respective building bye laws.
Further, State of Uttar Pradesh has informed that various schemes have been implemented for
drinking water supply under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) Program in rural areas of Amroha
district. Under JJM, while planning water supply schemes to provide tap water connections to
households, priority is given to habitations affected by chemical contaminants including
Arsenic. State/ UTs have been advised to plan and implement piped water supply schemes
based on alternative safe water sources for the villages with water quality issues. The details of
the projects implemented in including progress, fund allocated to State/UTs and water quality
testing undertaken under Jal Jeevan Mission are available in public domain on JJM Dashboard
and can be accessed at https://ejalshakti.gov.in/jjmreport/JJMIndia.aspx
Amroha city is covered under AMRUT in Amroha district. Under AMRUT, Amroha city has
taken up 08 projects worth ₹20.38 crore, 18,333 water tap connections and 27,300 sewer
connections/ household septage coverage provided under AMRUT & Convergence. Under
AMRUT 2.0 so far, the proposal of the State for 10 projects worth Rs. 151.23 Crore in Amroha
district have been approved by MoHUA which cover 23, 585 new water tap connections and
13.20 acre of water body rejuvenation.
The Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare is implementing the Centrally Sponsored
Scheme (CSS) of Per Drop More Crop (PDMC) in the Country including Amroha District of
Uttar Pradesh. The total area of 4013.03 hectare has been covered under PDMC for Amroha
District from FY 2015-16 to 2025-26.
Further, CGWB has prepared a Master Plan for Artificial Recharge to Groundwater- 2020 in
consultation with States/UTs which is a macro level plan indicating various structures for the
different terrain conditions of the country including water-stressed regions of the country. The
Master Plan envisages the construction of about 744 recharge structures, including check dams,
nala bunds, cement plugs, recharge shafts, ponds, etc., and rooftop rainwater harvesting over
Page 2 of 3an area of 0.1705 sq. km in Amroha District. Under the National Aquifer Mapping Programme
(NAQUIM) of CGWB, special attention is being given to the aspect of ground water quality.
For public awareness, CGWB has initiated the practice of issuing ground water quality year
book, half-yearly ground water quality Bulletins to further accelerate the dissemination of
knowledge on ground water quality so that immediate action can be initiated in the reported
areas. Fortnightly results of chemical analysis data are shared with State Government as
Ground Water Quality Alerts since 17th June 2024.Awareness generation programs/ workshop
on various aspects of ground water including preventing ground water pollution and safe use
of contaminated water are being conducted by CGWB periodically.
Public Interaction Programs (PIP) are being organized at the grassroots level across the country
including Uttar Pradesh to create awareness among stakeholders, farmers about various ground
water management plans including crop-diversification promoting efficient use of water in
agriculture sector and to disseminate the principles of the Aquifer Management Plans as part
of the National Aquifer Mapping and Management (NAQUIM) Programme. One Public
Interaction Programme was organized in Amroha district on prevailing ground water issues,
wherein local public was made aware of rainwater harvesting techniques, construction and
conservation of water harvesting structures.
Additionally, State of Uttar Pradesh has informed that there are two Implementation Support
Agencies (ISA) working in the district, through which awareness is being created by running
campaigns for clean drinking water in rural areas.
(c) Does not arise.
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