Uttar Pradesh Achieves UN SDG-6 Targets Through Water Conservation
| Category | Key Facts |
|---|---|
| Achievement | Uttar Pradesh has met UN SDG-6 (Clean Water & Sanitation) targets ahead of schedule. |
| Key Initiatives | - Jal Jeevan Mission (Har Ghar Jal): Provided functional tap water connections to millions of rural households. |
| - Amrit Sarovar Mission: Revived/constructed thousands of village ponds for rainwater harvesting and groundwater recharge. | |
| - Khet Talab Yojana: Subsidized farm ponds to reduce dependence on tube wells and support climate-resilient agriculture. | |
| Groundwater Regulation | Strict enforcement of the updated Groundwater Act, including mandatory rooftop rainwater harvesting in urban areas, reduced illegal extraction. |