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Uttar Pradesh Implements 33,157 Solar Water Schemes Under Jal Jeevan Mission, Saves 900 MW Grid Power

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10 May 2026
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Source: The Hindu
Key Data:33,157 schemes67,013 villages~2.07 crore households~13.30 crore people900 MW power saved₹7,812 crore capex
Bodies:State Water and Sanitation Mission (SWSM)Uttar Pradesh Jal Nigam (Rural)Namami Gange DepartmentCarbon Market Association of India (CMAI)
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What This Article Covers

1.Uttar Pradesh integrates 33,157 solar-powered rural water supply schemes across 67,013 villages under Jal Jeevan Mission, benefiting ~2.07 crore households.

2.The initiative saves nearly 900 MW of grid power, with projected savings of ₹28,112-37,395 crore over 30 years, and reduces carbon emissions by ~13 lakh MT CO₂ annually.

3.The project, implemented by the State Water and Sanitation Mission, won the 'Prime Minister's Excellence Award' and aligns with India's 2070 net-zero emissions target.

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Uttar Pradesh has integrated solar power with rural water infrastructure under Jal Jeevan Mission, implementing 33,157 solar-based water supply schemes across 67,013 villages. This model ensures sustainable water access, saves significant grid power, and contributes to India's net-zero target, setting a replicable benchmark for other states.

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Total Schemes33,157 solar-based rural water supply schemes
Villages Covered67,013 villages
Households Benefited~2.07 crore households
Population Benefited~13.30 crore people
Grid Power SavedNearly 900 MW
Capital Expenditure₹7,812 crore
Annual CO₂ Reduction~13 lakh metric tonnes
Award ReceivedPrime Minister's Excellence Award

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  • ›Total Schemes: 33,157 solar-based rural water supply schemes
  • ›Villages Covered: 67,013 villages
  • ›Target this Data: 33,157 solar schemes across 67,013 villages benefitting ~2.07 crore households.
  • ›Target this Nodal Body: State Water and Sanitation Mission (SWSM) implementing under Jal Jeevan Mission.
  • ›Target this Environmental Impact: Annual reduction of ~13 lakh metric tonnes of CO₂ emissions.

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Under which central government mission is Uttar Pradesh integrating solar energy with rural water supply?

Q2Statement-basedHard

Consider the following statements regarding Uttar Pradesh's solar-powered water initiative:

1. It is implemented by the State Water and Sanitation Mission (SWSM).

2. The schemes are designed for a 25-year lifecycle with a capital expenditure of around ₹5,000 crore.

3. The initiative has won the 'Prime Minister's Excellence Award' for the Namami Gange Department of Uttar Pradesh.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q3Data-centricMedium

According to the news, what is the estimated annual reduction in carbon emissions (CO₂) from Uttar Pradesh's solar-powered water schemes?

Q4Application/ImpactMedium

What is a key technical and operational advantage of using solar-powered systems for rural water supply in Uttar Pradesh, as highlighted in the article?

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