The scheme, that will be implemented over a period of 5 years (2020-21 to 2024-25), is expected to benefit 8,350 water-stressed villages across seven states - Gujarat, Haryana, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh.
The scheme envisages active participation of communities in various activities such as formation of water user associations, monitoring and disseminating groundwater data, water budgeting, preparation and implementation of gram panchayat-wise water security plans and awareness programmes. (The Times of India)
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