Water Conservation

PRADHAN MANTRI KRISHI SINCHAYEE YOJANA: SIGNIFICANCE, CHALLENGES, WAY FORWARD

The Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) aims to enhance irrigation coverage and water-use efficiency in India. Through components like AIBP and Har Khet Ko Pani, it ensures farm-level water security, boosts agricultural productivity, and mitigates climate-induced water stress.

MUZHIYAN KULAM RESTORATION: REVIVING TRADITIONAL WATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

India's traditional water bodies, like Kundis and Johads, hold immense ecological and cultural significance. Facing threats from urbanization and climate change, grassroots initiatives like 'Jal Sahelis' and the '100 Warriors' integrate traditional ecological knowledge with modern tech for resilient water governance.

MAHA WATER MISSION: FEATURES, THEMES, AND SIGNIFICANCE

The ₹2000-crore MAHA Water Mission, launched by ANRF and the Ministry of Jal Shakti, aims to accelerate innovation in water management. It funds multidisciplinary consortia up to ₹20 crore to develop scalable technologies across five critical themes,

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MAHATMA GANDHI NATIONAL RURAL EMPLOYMENT GUARANTEE SCHEME : MEANING, ISSUE & RECOMMENDATIONS

The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) aims to enhance livelihood security in rural India by guaranteeing at least 100 days of wage employment annually to rural households willing to perform unskilled manual work. The scheme emphasizes inclusion, with at least one-third of beneficiaries being women, and mandates timely wage payments with legal entitlements for unemployment allowances if work is not provided within 15 days of demand. MGNREGA supports sustainable rural development through asset creation such as water conservation, drought proofing, irrigation, and rural infrastructure. The Act strengthens decentralized planning through Panchayati Raj Institutions and encourages transparency via social audits.

JALA SANJEEVINI PROGRAMME: REVIVING DROUGHT-HIT LANDS

 Karnataka’s Jala Sanjeevini programme tackles drought by combining GIS mapping with community inputs through a mobile app. Using MGNREGA funds, it builds targeted water structures that recharge groundwater, improve soil moisture, and strengthen rural resilience—offering a scalable conservation model.

NATIONAL INITIATIVE ON WATER SECURITY UNDER MGNREGA

The National Initiative on Water Security under MGNREGA mandates fund allocation by groundwater stress, institutionalizing rainwater harvesting and recharge. It provides rural employment, durable assets, women’s empowerment, climate resilience, and mission synergy, fostering sustainable livelihoods and ensuring a water-secure future for India.