About this farmer scheme
Mission Amrit Sarovar was launched on 24 April 2022 (National Panchayati Raj Day) as a national initiative to restore/develop 75,000 'Amrit Sarovars' (ponds of at least 1 acre water area and 10,000 cubic meter water holding capacity) across India in 75 weeks — to commemorate 75 years of Independence. The mission is implemented through convergence of 6 schemes: MGNREGS (labour), 15th Finance Commission grant (civil works), PMGSY (access roads), PMKSY (watershed component), Khadi & Village Industries (khadi agarbatti units near ponds), and State Finance Commission funds. Target: 75,000 ponds (50,000 new + 25,000 restored) across 6 lakh villages. As of 2025: 60,000+ Amrit Sarovars completed. Benefits: (1) Groundwater recharge in drought-prone areas; (2) MGNREGS employment (person-days for pond digging, bunding, plantation); (3) Community fishing rights for SC/ST/OBC SHGs near ponds; (4) Irrigation for surrounding farms; (5) Cultural/religious significance of restored ponds.
Farmer benefits at a glance
| Scheme Name | Mission Amrit Sarovar 2026 — 75,000 Ponds Restored: Water Conservation & MGNREGS Jobs |
| Launched By | Government of India |
| Launch Year | 2022 |
| Benefit | Water conservation + MGNREGS employment in village pond work + Groundwater recharge + Community fishing rights for nearby SHGs + Irrigation for surrounding farms |
| Category | Agriculture |
| Last Verified | 7 September 2026 |
| Official Portal | https://amritsarovar.gov.in |
What farmers receive
Water conservation + MGNREGS employment in village pond work + Groundwater recharge + Community fishing rights for nearby SHGs + Irrigation for surrounding farms
Which farmers qualify
- ✓MGNREGS job card holders in villages with Amrit Sarovar work can demand employment for pond digging/restoration
- ✓SHGs near completed Amrit Sarovars can apply for fishing rights/pond-based livelihoods
- ✓Gram Panchayats identify and select Amrit Sarovar sites — citizens can suggest pond restoration to GP
- ✓Local SHGs can manage Amrit Sarovar maintenance and earn revenue from fishing/tourism
Papers to keep ready
Registration walkthrough
- 1Check amritsarovar.gov.in for Amrit Sarovar locations in your district
- 2Demand MGNREGS work at pond construction/restoration at your Gram Panchayat
- 3For fishing rights at completed Amrit Sarovar: Apply to Gram Panchayat as SHG collective
- 4Suggest new pond restoration sites: Submit to Block Development Officer + Gram Panchayat
Official Government Portal
amritsarovar.gov.in is the only authorised application channel, and the government charges nothing there — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf.
🔗Apply on amritsarovar.gov.in