Building new dams
Groundwater management
Promoting micro-irrigation
Interlinking of rivers
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Answer is Wrong!
The correct answer is: b) Groundwater management.
The Atal Bhujal Yojana (ABHY) is a centrally sponsored scheme launched by the Government of India in 2015. The scheme aims to improve groundwater management in the country by promoting sustainable practices and reducing overexploitation. The ABHY focuses on four key areas:
- Water conservation: The scheme promotes rainwater harvesting, artificial recharge of groundwater, and other water conservation measures.
- Watershed management: The scheme supports the development and management of watersheds to improve water availability and reduce runoff.
- Groundwater monitoring: The scheme supports the establishment of groundwater monitoring networks to track groundwater levels and quality.
- Capacity building: The scheme supports the training of farmers, water managers, and other stakeholders in groundwater management.
The ABHY is a significant step towards improving groundwater management in India. The scheme has the potential to make a major impact on the lives of millions of people who depend on groundwater for their livelihoods.
The other options are incorrect because:
- Option (a), Building new dams, is not a focus of the ABHY. The scheme does not support the construction of new dams.
- Option (c), Promoting micro-irrigation, is a focus of the ABHY, but it is not the only focus. The scheme also supports other water conservation and management measures.
- Option (d), Interlinking of rivers, is not a focus of the ABHY. The scheme does not support the interlinking of rivers.