Q. Consider the following statements about Atal Bhujal Yojana:
1. It is a centrally sponsored scheme under the ministry of Jal Shakti.
2. The funding pattern of the scheme is 50:50 between the Government of India and the World Bank.
3. The scheme was announced in the 2016-17 Union Budget.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 1 and 3 only

[C] 2 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanation: About Atal Bhujal Yojana:

  • Atal Bhujal Yojana is a central sector scheme under the ministry of Jal Shakti.
  • The scheme was announced in the 2016-17 Union Budget.
  • It aims to recharge groundwater sources and ensure the efficient use of water by involving people at the local level.
  • The funding pattern of the scheme is 50:50 between the Government of India and the World Bank.
  • The scheme will seek to strengthen the institutional framework and bring about behavioural changes at community level for sustainable groundwater resource management. It envisages community-led Water Security Plans.
  • The scheme will be implemented in water-stressed areas of Gujarat, Haryana, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh.

Source: ForumIAS

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