Amrit Sarovar Scheme Boosts Rural Jobs and Water Security in UP

Beyond water storage, the Amrit Sarovar programme has become a major source of livelihood for the state's rural families. Construction activities such as excavation, backfilling and beautification are linked to the former Mahatma Gandhi Rural Employment Scheme, providing wage employment to millions of villagers. The initiative thus merges environmental goals with income generation, reinforcing the state's push for self‑reliance in agriculture and resource management.