Correct option is C
Ans. (c) World Bank
Explanation:
The Atal Bhujal Yojana is a Central Government scheme launched to manage groundwater resources in India. It is implemented with financial assistance from the World Bank, which provides 50% of the funding for the project. The scheme focuses on sustainable groundwater management in critical water-stressed areas, including Rajasthan.
Information Booster:
1. The scheme was launched in 2019 by the Ministry of Jal Shakti.
2. It aims to improve groundwater levels through community participation and efficient water usage.
3. Rajasthan is one of the states covered under the scheme, as it faces acute groundwater depletion.
4. The funding pattern is 50:50, with 50% from the World Bank and 50% from the Government of India.
5. Other states covered include Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Uttar Pradesh.
6. The focus is on sustainable water use practices for agriculture and drinking water.
Additional Knowledge:
· Option (a) Asian Development Bank: Provides funding for other infrastructure projects but not this scheme.
· Option (b) Canadian International Development Agency: Unrelated to this scheme.
· Option (c) World Bank: Correct; provides 50% financial assistance for Atal Bhujal Yojana.
· Option (d) Japan International Cooperative Agency: Provides assistance for metro and transport projects, not water schemes.
