What is Atal Bhujal Yojana?
Atal Bhujal Yojana (Atal Jal) is a Rs.6,000 crore World Bank-supported groundwater management scheme covering 8,774 water-stressed gram panchayats across 7 states: Gujarat, Haryana, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh. The scheme promotes community-led groundwater management through Gram Panchayat Water Security Plans (WSPs), real-time monitoring, and performance-based incentives. Farmers are encouraged to adopt micro-irrigation, crop diversification, and water-use efficiency measures. 50% World Bank loan, 50% central government funding. 2021–2026 implementation.
Atal Bhujal Yojana — Quick Overview
| Scheme Name | Atal Bhujal Yojana 2026 — Community Groundwater Management | ₹6,000 Crore | 7 States |
| Launched By | Government of India |
| Launch Year | 2020 |
| Benefit | Sustainable groundwater availability for farmers + performance incentives to GPs for water conservation + micro-irrigation support |
| Category | Agriculture |
| Last Verified | 15 May 2026 |
| Official Portal | https://ataljal.mowr.gov.in |
Benefits of Atal Bhujal Yojana
Sustainable groundwater availability for farmers + performance incentives to GPs for water conservation + micro-irrigation support
Who is Eligible for Atal Bhujal Yojana?
- ✓Farmers in 8,774 water-stressed gram panchayats across Gujarat, Haryana, Karnataka, MP, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, UP
- ✓Gram Panchayats in over-exploited and critical groundwater blocks
- ✓Communities adopting Water Security Plans (WSPs) via GP resolution
Documents Required for Atal Bhujal Yojana
How to Apply for Atal Bhujal Yojana Online?
- 1There's no individual online form — Atal Bhujal works through Gram Panchayats, not a citizen application portal
- 2Check whether your Gram Panchayat is among the 8,774 covered villages across the 7 participating states
- 3Attend GP meetings where the Gram Panchayat Water Security Plan (WSP) is discussed and passed by GP resolution
- 4Farmers seeking micro-irrigation or water-efficiency support submit land records to the GP/irrigation department for linked subsidy
- 5GP membership proof and Aadhaar are used locally to confirm participation in water-user groups under the WSP
- 6Track real-time groundwater data and GP performance incentives publicly at ataljal.mowr.gov.in
- 7Benefits reach farmers indirectly through improved groundwater availability and GP-led conservation works, not a direct cash payout
Official Government Portal
Submit your application yourself on ataljal.mowr.gov.in; it costs nothing. Treat anyone demanding money to "get you approved" as a scam.
🔗Apply on ataljal.mowr.gov.in