Q. Mission Amrit Sarovar was launched as part of which initiative?
Answer: Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav
Notes: Mission Amrit Sarovar is helping rural people earn more by supporting activities like irrigation, fisheries, duck farming, water chestnut growing, and animal husbandry around water bodies. It was launched in 2022 under Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav to promote water conservation and rural development. The mission plans to build or restore 75 water bodies in every district across India. It aims to fight groundwater depletion and water shortage by using both old and new methods. It works through a mix of government schemes like Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme, 15th Finance Commission Grants, Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana, and state programs. Public donations through crowdfunding and Corporate Social Responsibility are also encouraged.

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