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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How many crores did World Bank approves for Atal Bhujal Yojana aims to improve groundwater management in country?
A
6000
B
5200
C
4800
D
2500
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -3, 000 crores would be given as a loan from the World Bank and Rs. 3, 000 crores as a corresponding investment from the Government of India.

Detailed explanation-2: -Atal Bhujal Yojana (ATAL JAL) is a Central Sector Scheme of the Ministry of Jal Shakti to improve ground water management through community participation. The scheme has a total outlay of Rs. 6000 crore and is to be implemented over a period of 5 years (2020-21 to 2024-25).

Detailed explanation-3: -The goal of Atal Bhujal Yojana (Atal Jal) is to demonstrate community-led sustainable ground water management which can be taken to scale. The major objective of the Scheme is to improve the management of groundwater resources in select water stressed areas in identified states viz.

Detailed explanation-4: -4) What is the budget for the Atal Bhujal Yojana scheme? Ans: The scheme’s overall budget is Rs 6000 crore.

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