National Policy to Save Water
Government of India has formulated the National Water Policy, 2012 wherein several recommendations have been made for conservation, development and management of water resources in the country. The Salient Features of the National Water Policy, 2012 are Annexed. Ministry of Agriculture has informed that in order to address the adverse impact involving economic and ecological situations… Read More
Tags: Agriculture, Government, Government of India, Groundwater, India, National Water Policy, Water conservation, Water resources
World Bank Study and Technical Assistance initiative on Ground Water Management in India
The World Bank has undertaken a study and Technical Assistance initiative on Ground Water Management in India with the objectives of identifying management strategies for promoting sustainable groundwater use in the heavily groundwater dependent States of Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh. An assessment was also carried out in Punjab. Based on the outcome of the study,… Read More
Tags: Andhra Pradesh, Groundwater, India, Karnataka, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Water resources, World Bank