India, Aug. 11 -- The Government of India issued the following news release:
Mission Amrit Sarovar was launched by the Hon'ble Prime Minister on April 24, 2022, to construct/ rejuvenate 75 Sarovars in each rural district, targeting 50,000 Sarovars by August 15, 2023. As of October 2024, under phase I of Mission Amrit Sarovar, over 68,000 Sarovars are constructed/rejuvenated, surpassing the original target. State/UT-wise Amrit Sarovar constructed/rejuvenated is attached at below.
This initiative contributed significantly to addressing the critical problem of water scarcity and increasing surface and groundwater availability in various regions. These reservoirs not only met immediate water requirements but also created sustainable water sou...