Source: TH
Context: Indian Railways will dig ponds under the Mission Amrit Sarovar to tackle water scarcity and improve water conservation.
About Mission Amrit Sarovar:
- What is Mission Amrit Sarovar?
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- A nationwide water conservation program to construct and rejuvenate ponds across India.
- Aims to ensure water sustainability at the local level.
- Launched in: April 24, 2022, as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations.
- Ministry involved: Led by the Ministry of Rural Development, with collaboration from eight other ministries.
- Implemented by: Bhaskaracharya National Institute for Space Applications and Geo-informatics (BISAG-N), providing geospatial data for site identification.
- Key Features:
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- Target: Construct or rejuvenate 75 ponds per district.
- Community Participation (Jan Bhagidaari): Involves local communities in water conservation.
- Climate Resilience: Aims to strengthen groundwater levels and restore ecological balance.
- Railways’ Role:
- Identify and excavate new waterbodies near railway sites.
- Utilize excavated material for railway embankment construction.
- Coordinate with State governments for implementation.
