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. What is JAL KRANTI ABHIYAN? Mention the activities proposed under the JAL KRANTI ABHIYAN.
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In view of rapidly growing population, over exploitation of ground water resources, pollution of surface and ground water resources, coupled with adverse impact of climate change, and considering the development need of our fast growing country, there is an urgent need to promote as well as consolidate the activities of water conservation, optimization of water use efficiency and water demand management in the country, through a holistic and integrated approach. It is apprehended that if the water related challenges are not addressed properly, in a time bound manner, the rapidly growing water demand is likely to lead to water conflicts among different user groups as well as the basin States.
Keeping in view of the above concerns, the Hon’ble Minister of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, Government of India has decided to launch a nationwide water campaign named ‘Jal Kranti Abhiyan’ 2015‐16 in the country with the aim to create awareness among various stakeholders about the importance for water security and water conservation and also to help in resolving several water related issues in the country. Jal Kranti Abhiyan is primarily a convergence programme wherein all relevant existing and planned schemes of Government of India will be brought at one platform in order to achieve the objectives. The broad goals of the programme are as follows: