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How to Apply for Atal Bhujal Yojana Water Conservation 2026

Atal Bhujal - groundwater conservation. 7 states. Community water management. Funded.

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About This Guide

Atal Bhujal Yojana (ATAL JAL) - groundwater management in 7 water-stressed states (Gujarat, Haryana, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh). 78 districts, 8,200+ Gram Panchayats. ₹6,000 crore. Community-led participatory groundwater management. Apply via Gram Panchayat.

Eligibility Criteria

Gram Panchayat in 7 implementing states
78 covered districts
Water-stressed area
Aadhaar-linked Sarpanch
Community willingness

Documents Required

Keep these documents ready before starting application. Missing documents = delayed approval.

Gram Panchayat resolution
Sarpanch KYC
Block Development Officer endorsement
Community Action Plan
Existing water infrastructure details
Aadhaar (key persons)
State Govt approval

Step-by-Step Application Process

Follow these steps in order. Each step is critical - skip none.

Identify Implementing State

GJ/HR/KA/MP/MH/RJ/UP.

Visit Portal

ataljal.mowr.gov.in.

GP Application

Through Gram Panchayat.

Community Action Plan

Gram Sabha approves.

Water Budget

Per village.

Submit Plan

To State Atal Bhujal Cell.

Approval

30-90 days.

Funding

Direct to Gram Panchayat.

Activities

1) Recharge structures (check dams, ponds). 2) Demand-side: drip/sprinkler. 3) Crop diversification. 4) Awareness.

Outcomes

Water table improvement.

Reporting

GP reports outcomes.

Key Benefits

Community-led
7 states focus
Demand + supply side
₹6,000 crore total
GP-level funding
Awareness building
Crop diversification
Water table recovery
Sustainable approach

What Happens After Application?

Continuous implementation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Other states - eligible?

Only 7 states currently. Other states: contact PHED for similar state schemes.