The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) is advancing the objectives of the nationwide initiative across urban India under AMRUT 2.0.
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs is in convergence with Ministry of Jal Shakti (MoJS), under Jal Shakti Abhiyan–Jan Bhagidari (JSJB) 2.0.
A focused nationwide campaign was undertaken to intensify rainwater harvesting, groundwater recharge, restoration of traditional water bodies, plantation activities, and public participation.
It was guided by the principles of Community, CSR, and Cost (3Cs).
The Shallow Aquifer Management (SAM) Programme is being implemented under AMRUT 2.0 to enhance groundwater recharge through scientific aquifer mapping and targeted interventions.
It aims to sustain the momentum of the "Catch the Rain – Where it Falls, When it Falls" campaign.