Mission Amrit Sarovar was launched by Hon’ble Prime Minister on April 24th, 2022, with the objective of constructing or rejuvenating 75 Amrit Sarovars in every district nationwide in a concerted effort to conserve water for future generations. Under the Mission, the target was to complete 50,000 Amrit Sarovar by 15th August 2023. As on date, construction/rejuvenation of over 68,000 Amrit Sarovar has been completed. Out of all the completed Amrit Sarovars, around 25,000 Amrit Sarovars have been at the new sites while more than 45,000 Amrit Sarovars were rejuvenated under the Mission as Amrit Sarovar
All rural districts across the nation were covered under the Mission except the Union Territory of Delhi, Chandigarh, and Lakshadweep. Each Amrit Sarovar was to have a pondage area of a minimum of 1 acre (0.4 hectares) with a water holding capacity of about 10,000 cubic meters. However, in certain States like hilly States, North-Eastern States, and coastal States like Kerala this was not insisted upon due to topographical/ geographical constraints.
The Mission was implemented with a “Whole of Government approach” in all its aspects. The Mission was executed through the states and districts with the help of ongoing schemes namely, Mahatma Gandhi NREGS, 15th Finance Commission Grants, MKSY sub - schemes such as Watershed Development Component, Har Khet ko Pani, States’ scheme, and CSR funds.
For bringing transparency and effective monitoring, a dedicated Mission Amrit Sarovar Portal was created accessible through the link https://amritsarovar.gov.in which displays details of all the completed Amrit Sarovars along with photographs.