अटल भूजल योजना
Community-led groundwater management in 8,220 water-stressed gram panchayats across 7 states. World Bank assisted programme.
The Atal Bhujal Yojana is designed as a community-based groundwater management program rather than an individual citizen benefit scheme, so traditional eligibility criteria differ from standard government schemes. The primary requirement is that your gram panchayat must be located in one of the 8,220 selected water-stressed gram panchayats across the 7 participating states identified by the Ministry of Jal Shakti. This scheme is open to all community members within these eligible gram panchayats, regardless of individual income, caste, category, gender, or age. There are no specific personal eligibility restrictions as the program focuses on collective participation and community infrastructure development. The scheme emphasizes community involvement, so residents are expected to actively participate in groundwater management planning and implementation activities. For exact details about which specific gram panchayats are covered and the particular eligibility criteria for your area, please visit the official portal at https://atalbhujal.gov.in/ or contact your local gram panchayat office. Since this is a World Bank assisted programme focused on sustainable water management, the primary consideration is whether your village falls within the designated water-stressed areas included in the scheme.