Archive · 21 Jun 2025
UP Builds Over 16,000 'Amrit Sarovars' to Fight Water Scarcity
The Uttar Pradesh government is building lots of small lakes called 'Amrit Sarovars' to help save water!
They have already built over 16,000 of these across the state.
These lakes will help to refill the water underground.
The area where the Chief Minister lives, Gorakhpur, has the most of these lakes.
Other places like Maharajganj and Prayagraj also have lots of them.
This project is part of a plan to make sure there's enough water for everyone.
The Uttar Pradesh government constructed over 16,000 'Amrit Sarovars' to rejuvenate water sources.
The initiative aims to combat water scarcity across the state.
Gorakhpur, the Chief Minister's constituency, has the most 'Amrit Sarovars' with 735.
Maharajganj district has over 600 'Amrit Sarovars'.
Prayagraj has 523 'Amrit Sarovars'.
- Who
- Uttar Pradesh government.
- What
- Construction of over 16,000 'Amrit Sarovars'.
- When
- Not explicitly stated, but the news was reported on June 21st.
- Where
- Uttar Pradesh.
- Why
- To rejuvenate traditional water sources and combat water scarcity.
- Project Name
- Amrit Sarovars
- Total Sarovars Constructed
- Over 16,000
- Location with Most Sarovars
- Gorakhpur (735)
- Second Highest Location
- Maharajganj (over 600)
- Third Highest Location
- Prayagraj (523)
