Q. Consider the following statements about the “Atal Bhujal Yojna”:

1. This project is being supported by World Bank in the form of loan assistance
2. It aims to promote groundwater recharge with help of people at the local level

Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Answer: Both 1 & 2
Notes: First statement is correct. Recently, the Finance Ministry announced Rs. 6000 crore to be pushed in order to tackle the problem of ground water depletion in the country. Out of 6000 crore, half will be provided by central scheme, while the remaining half (Rs 3,000 crore) will be provided by the World Bank in the form of loan. Second statement is correct. The project aims to promote the groundwater recharge with the help of people at the local level.