Lok Sabha Question No. 4053 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-13
Subject: Jal Kranti Abhiyan
Ministry: WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT AND GANAGA REJUVENATION
Asked by: ANOOP MISHRA, ANURAG SINGH THAKUR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES,

## RIVER DEVELOPMENT AND GANGA REJUVENATION

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †4053

## ANSWERED ON 13.8.2015

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**Jal Kranti Abhiyan**

†4053.	 	SHRI ANOOP MISHRA		SHRI ANURAG SINGH THAKUR

Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT AND GANGA REJUVENATION be pleased to state:

(a) the salient features of Jal Kranti Abhiyan along with the State-wise targets set and achieved thereunder so far;

(b) the quantum of funds released and utilised till date under the same, State-wise;

(c) the plan formulated to monitor and implement the Abhiyan effectively and check misutilisation of funds, if any; and

(d) the steps taken/to be taken to achieve the targets within stipulated time?

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## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT AND GANGA REJUVENATION  (PROF. SANWAR LAL JAT)

(a) to (d) Central Government has launched Jal Kranti Abhiyan (2015-16) in order to consolidate water conservation and management in the country through a holistic and integrated approach involving all stakeholders, making it a mass movement. A statement indicating the Objectives, Strategies and Activities under the Jal Kranti Abhiyan is at Annexure-I.

In this regard, this Ministry has formulated ‘Guidelines for Jal Kranti Abhiyan’ and ‘Step by Step Implementation Guide’ and forwarded the same to all States / UTs and the concerned Central Ministries / Departments for effective implementation of the Abhiyan.  A National Level Committee has been constituted under the Chairmanship of Additional Secretary in this Ministry for overall monitoring and coordination of Jal Kranti Abhiyan. Further, State Level, District Level, Block / Taluka Level and Village Level Committees have been envisaged for implementation, monitoring and coordination of various works under Jal Kranti Abhiyan, in a time bound manner.

The Jal Kranti Abhiyan, inter-alia, envisages preparation of comprehensive integrated water security and conservation plan for each village identified under Jal Gram Yojana, by the village level Committee, taking into consideration the needs of the village.

The expenditure on various works in each Jal Gram is to be met from the existing schemes of the Central Government and would be subject to the accounting and auditing procedures under the respective schemes. Some of these schemes are as follows:-

- Proposed Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana,
- Repair, Renovation and Restoration of Water Bodies,
- Integrated Watershed Management Programme,
- Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme,
- Information Education and Communication,
- Implementation of National Water Mission,
- Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme (AIBP),
- Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project, etc.

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**Annexure-I**

**(Annexure referred to in reply to Parts (a) to (d) of Unstarred Question No †4053 to be answered on 13.08.2015 in the Lok Sabha regarding ‘Jal Kranti Abhiyan’)**

**Statement indicating the Objectives, Strategies and Activities of “Jal Kranti Abhiyan” during the year 2015-16**

**Objectives:**

- Strengthening grass root involvement of all stakeholders including Panchayati Raj Institutions and local bodies in the water security and development schemes (e.g. Participatory Irrigation Management (PIM);
- Encouraging  the adoption/utilization of traditional knowledge in water resources conservation and its management;
- To utilize sector level expertise from different levels in government, NGO’s, citizens etc; and
- Enhancing livelihood security through water security in rural areas.

**Strategies:**

The broad strategies for successful achievement of objectives of the “ **Jal Kranti Abhiyan”** are as follows:

1. Use of modern techniques coupled with traditional wisdom for devising area/region specific innovative measures for increasing water security;
2. Revival of traditional knowledge and sources for water conservation and utilization;
3. Encouraging conjunctive use of surface and groundwater;
4. Promotion of appropriate technologies for efficient and sustainable use of rainwater; Old and new ground water schemes, Creation of additional facilities for water conservation through construction of water harvesting structures;
5. Rainwater harvesting for recharge to be made mandatory for residential, commercial and industrial buildings/premises;
6. Selected interventions for maintaining the specified water quality standards;
7. Convergence of efforts of various departments in water resources development and management;
8. Promotion of social regulation  for meeting the demand as well as for optimizing the use-efficiency of water for various purposes especially industry, agriculture and domestic;
9. Institutionalization of village participation in water related schemes and projects and cost sharing for O&M by the community to instill a sense of belongingness, accountability and responsible partnership.
10. Provision for incentivizing / honouring PRIs for devising innovative/unique ways to create water security in their areas for amelioration in water related issues.
11. A logo for Jal Kranti Abhiyan shall be used to connect positively with all stakeholders.

**Activities under Jal Kranti Abhiyan**

1. Jal Gram Yojana
2. Development of Model Command Area
3. Pollution abatement
4. Mass Awareness Programme
5. Other Activities

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