Central Govtorganic

Mission Amrit Sarovar

Construction and rejuvenation of 75 ponds in every district to boost water conservation and recharge.

About this scheme

Mission Amrit Sarovar was launched on 24 April 2022 as part of the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, with the target of developing or rejuvenating 75 water bodies in every district of the country. Each Amrit Sarovar has a pondage area of about one acre with a water holding capacity of roughly 10,000 cubic metres. Work is executed largely through convergence with MGNREGA, the Finance Commission grants and state schemes. Local Panchayats maintain the ponds, and the sarovars support irrigation, groundwater recharge, fisheries, duckery and water chestnut cultivation as village livelihood assets.

Benefits

New or rejuvenated village ponds improving irrigation and groundwater recharge
Wage employment during construction through MGNREGA convergence
Livelihood opportunities in fisheries, duckery and water chestnut cultivation
Reduced dependence on tube wells and lower irrigation cost
Community recreation and plantation space around the sarovar

Who can apply

Any Gram Panchayat can propose a site for an Amrit Sarovar
Site should have adequate catchment and be on government or community land
Village community and User Groups manage and maintain the sarovar
Livelihood benefits typically allotted to SHGs through the Panchayat

Documents required

Gram Sabha resolution identifying the site
Land ownership record of the water body
MGNREGA Job Cards of workers
Bank account details of the Panchayat

How to apply

1Gram Sabha identifies and resolves on a suitable pond site
2Panchayat submits the proposal to the block or district administration
3Work is sanctioned under MGNREGA or a converging scheme
4Construction or desilting is carried out with community participation
5Site is geo-tagged and uploaded on the Amrit Sarovar portal

Important dates

Mission launched: 24 April 2022; ongoing

Available in: All India

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