Water Conservation
Mission Amrit Sarovar
Developing and rejuvenating water bodies in every district for water security.
75 per District
Target Ponds
Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav
Linked To
Jal Shakti
Nodal Ministry
At a Glance
Mission Amrit Sarovar was launched in April 2022 as part of the celebration of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav (75 years of independence). The mission aims to develop and rejuvenate at least 75 water bodies, called Amrit Sarovars, in every district of the country. Its central goal is water conservation for the future, ensuring water availability for irrigation, recharge of groundwater and community needs while promoting people's participation.
Key Features & Objectives
1
75 Amrit Sarovars per district. Targets construction or rejuvenation of at least 75 water bodies in each district across the country.
2
Whole-of-government approach. Implemented through convergence of schemes like MGNREGA, watershed development and finance commission grants.
3
People's participation. Encourages community involvement (Jan Bhagidari), with local people and Panchayats engaged in upkeep and use.
4
Water security & recharge. Improves water availability for irrigation, livestock, fisheries and groundwater recharge in rural areas.
5
Livelihood & ecology. Supports livelihoods through fisheries, water tourism and improves the local ecology and microclimate.
Key Facts
| Launched |
April 2022 |
| Linked to |
Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav (75 years of independence) |
| Target |
At least 75 Amrit Sarovars in every district |
| Nodal ministry |
Ministry of Jal Shakti (with Ministry of Rural Development & others) |
| Each sarovar size |
Typically around 1 acre with water-holding capacity of about 10,000 cubic metres |
| Approach |
Convergence of schemes and community participation |
★ EXAM FOCUS
Mission Amrit Sarovar was launched in April 2022 under Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, aiming for at least 75 Amrit Sarovars per district. Remember the '75' figure, the linkage to the 75th year of independence, the convergence approach (MGNREGA etc.) and the lead role of the Ministry of Jal Shakti / Rural Development.
Practice MCQs
Test your understanding with these 5 questions (correct answer highlighted).
1
How many Amrit Sarovars are targeted in each district?
A. 25
B. 50
C. 75 ✓
D. 100
2
Mission Amrit Sarovar is linked to which celebration?
A. Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav ✓
B. Republic Day
C. World Water Day
D. Earth Day
3
In which year was Mission Amrit Sarovar launched?
A. 2019
B. 2020
C. 2022 ✓
D. 2024
4
What is the core objective of Mission Amrit Sarovar?
A. Building highways
B. Water conservation through water bodies ✓
C. Rural electrification
D. Digital literacy
5
Mission Amrit Sarovar is implemented mainly through convergence with which scheme?
A. MGNREGA ✓
B. PM-KISAN
C. Digital India
D. Make in India
