In the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, Shopian District Administration is building more than 100 ponds under the Mission Amrit Sarovar.<br />''<br />''The Mission is aimed at developing and rejuvenating 75 water bodies in each district of the country as part of celebration of 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav'.<br />''<br />''Talking to AIR News, Assistant Commissioner (Rural Development) Hilal Ahmad Jerri said, the Administration is focussed on increasing the level of ground water to address water scarcity as well ensure availability of water for irrigation in the district.  <br />'' <br />''With an objective to conserve water for future generations, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Mission Amrit Sarovar on the 24th of April this year.<br />''<br />''In total, it would lead to creation of 50,000 water bodies of a size of about an acre or more which will change the picture of water conservation and reservoirs across the country.