UPSC Daily Current Affairs| One Liners 07-01-2025

Environment

(Initiatives for Water Conservation) 

Jal Shakti Abhiyan (JSA)

• Launched – In 2019
• A nationwide campaign focusing on saving and conserving rainwater.
• 2024 Theme - Nari Shakti se Jal Shakti.

AMRUT 2.0

• AMRUT – Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation.
• Launched in – 2021 for 5 years (2021-22 to 2025-26).
• Aim – To provide universal coverage of water supply through functional taps to all households in all the statutory towns.
• Supports – Rainwater harvesting via storm-water drains and promotes groundwater recharge through 'Aquifer Management Plans.

Atal Bhujal Yojana

• Launched in - 2019
• Targets- Water-stressed Gram Panchayats in 80 districts across 7 states, focusing on groundwater management.

Master Plan for Artificial Recharge to Groundwater

• Developed in – 2020.
• Developed by – Central Ground Water Board.

• Plan – 1.42 crore rainwater harvesting and recharge structures to harness 185 BCM of rainfall.

Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana (PMKSY)

• Launched in – 2015.
• Aim – To expand irrigation coverage and improve water use efficiency.
• Motto – Har Khet Ko Pani, which means Repair, Renovation and Restoration (RRR) of Water Bodies.
• Components – Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme, Watershed Development and Per Drop - More Crop (Micro Irrigation).

Ground Water Management and Regulation (GWMR)

• A Central Sector Scheme.
• Period – 2021-26.

Bureau of Water Use Efficiency (BWUE)

• Setup under – National Water Mission, 2022.
• Act as a facilitator – For promotion of improving water use efficiency across various sectors namely irrigation, drinking water supply, power generation, industries, etc. in the country.

Mission Amrit Sarovar (2022)

• Launched in – 2022.
• Objectives – To conserve water for the future.
• To create or rejuvenate 75 Amrit Sarovars in every district for water harvesting and conservation.

National Water Awards

• Launched in – 2018, by the Department of Water Resources.
• Objectives – To raise public awareness about the importance of water and motivate the adoption of best practices in water usage.
• To recognize and encourage exceptional contributions towards water conservation and management across India.

National Compilation on Dynamic Ground Water Resources of India

• Launched in – 2024.
• Launched by – Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) in collaboration with State Groundwater Departments.
• It provides a comprehensive state-wise overview of Ground Water, serving as a foundation for effective policies and management strategies.