Lok Sabha Question No. 5443 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-04-03
Subject: Special Scheme for Groundwater Conservation in Bareilly
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Shri Chhatrapal Singh Gangwar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF JAL SHAKTI DEPARTMENT OF DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5443 ANSWERED ON 03/04/2025

## SPECIAL SCHEME FOR GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION IN BAREILLY

## †5443.  SHRI CHHATRAPAL SINGH GANGWAR:

Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state:

(a) the details of clean water supply along with the progress of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) in Bareilly;

(b)  whether  any  specific  scheme  has  been  implemented  for  groundwater  conservation  in Bareilly and if so, the details thereof, and

(c) the details of the progress made for cleaning of the Ganga in the area along with the budget allocated for the said purpose?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR JAL SHAKTI (SHRI V. SOMANNA)

(a) Government of India is committed to make provision for safe & potable tap water supply in  adequate  quantity,  of  prescribed  quality  and  on  a  regular  &  long-term  basis  to  all  rural households in the country. Towards this end, the Government of India launched the Jal Jeevan Mission  (JJM),  being  implemented  in  partnership  with  States,  since  August  2019.  The Government of India supports the States by providing technical and financial assistance.

The State/  District-wise  details  including  Bareilly  regarding  the  progress  of  the  Jal  Jeevan Mission (JJM) are available on JJM IMIS Dashboard at :

## https://ejalshakti.gov.in/jjmreport/JJMIndia.aspx.

(b)  Various  steps  have  been  taken  to  encourage  groundwater  conservation  in  the  country including Bareilly. One of the key initiative, Jal Shakti Abhiyaan - Catch the rain campaign, in its  different  editions,  focused  on  water  conservation  and  rainwater  harvesting  structures, renovation of traditional water bodies, reuse and recharge structures, watershed development, etc. Further, a special initiative Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari (JSJB) under JSA: CTR has been launched on September 6, 2024, which aims to promote collaborative community-driven water conservation efforts and focuses on enhancing water management  through  low-cost, scientifically designed artificial recharge structures, ensuring active participation from local communities, industries, and other stakeholders. Additionally, borewell recharge structures are encouraged/ supported under the JJM operational guidelines. Apart from this, Government of India is also implementing Atal Bhujal Yojana in 8,213 water stressed Gram Panchayats (GPs)

in 80 districts of 7 States, viz., Haryana, Gujarat, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh to enhance physical access of water on farm and expand cultivable area under assured irrigation, improve on farm water use efficiency, introduce sustainable water conservation practices etc

(c) Under the Namami Gange Programme, a diverse and holistic set of interventions for the cleaning and rejuvenation of the river Ganga and its tributaries has been undertaken. These interventions include wastewater treatment, solid waste management, riverfront management (ghats and crematoria), ensuring e-flow, rural sanitation, afforestation, biodiversity conservation, public participation, etc. As of January 2025, a total of 492 projects have been initiated at an estimated cost of ₹40,121.48 crore, of which 307 projects have been completed and made operational.

Specifically, in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, a Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) costing ₹271.39 crore has been sanctioned for creation of a 63 Million Liters per Day (MLD) STP, which has been completed and made operational.

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