Provision for additional funds for ‘Namami Gange’ and the ‘Rural Water Supply Department’ in the budget.
It will be used for the ‘Groundwater Public Awareness and Outreach Scheme’ under the Irrigation Department.
Environment Pulse desk
As part of the latest Supplementary Budget for the financial year 2026-27, tabled by the ruling Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh, serious efforts have been made to ensure foolproof water conservation.
In the ongoing Assembly session, the supplementary budget tabled included additional allocations for the Namami Gange and Rural Water Supply Department. A sum total of ₹1.475 crore has been proposed as an additional allocation in the department’s supplementary budget.
Reportedly these funds will be utilized for Groundwater Public Awareness and Outreach Scheme under the Irrigation Department.
With the implementation of the plans of the department there will be greater awareness of people about importance of groundwater, its conservation, and its efficient and sustainable use.
Furthermore, this will play a significant role in enhancing public awareness about groundwater conservation across the state. People will hence be encouraged to conserve groundwater and use this vital resource responsibly and judiciously.
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