Which Indian state had the first water policy?
Table of Contents
- 1 Which Indian state had the first water policy?
- 2 What is state water policy?
- 3 What is Meghalaya water policy?
- 4 Who is the chairman of National Water Resources Council?
- 5 In which year the first National Water Policy was adopted?
- 6 How many waterfalls are there in Meghalaya?
- 7 What is Jal Shakti Abhiyan?
- 8 What is water code?
Which Indian state had the first water policy?
Meghalaya
Amid the water crisis in the country, the Meghalaya cabinet became the first state to approve a draft water policy to address water issues, conservation, and protection of water sources in the state.
What is state water policy?
The state water policy envisions that available water resources should be utilized efficiently and judiciously to meet drinking water needs and irrigation requirements in a manner that also promotes its conservation and engenders community participation.
What is Meghalaya water policy?
Policy Objectives This Integrated State Water Policy of Meghalaya intends to “achieve sustainable development, management and use of Meghalaya’s water resources with community participation to improve health and livelihoods, reduce vulnerability while assuring good governance for present and future generations”.
What is draft water policy?
The NWP outlines a process to draft a Rights of Rivers Act, including their right to flow, to meander and to meet the sea. The new NWP considers water quality as the most serious un-addressed issue in India today. It proposes that every water ministry, at the Centre and states, include a water quality department.
When was water policy adopted?
The adopted National Water Policy (2012) was released during India Water Week, 2013. The objective of the National Water Policy is to take cognizance of the existing situation, to propose a framework for creation of a system of laws and institutions and for a plan of action with a unified national perspective.
Who is the chairman of National Water Resources Council?
The Prime Minister, Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee is the Chairman and the Union Minister for Water Resources, Shri Arjun Charan Sethi is the Vice-Chairman of the NWRC. The Chief Ministers of all States and Heads of Water Resources is the member-secretary.
In which year the first National Water Policy was adopted?
1987
The NWRC adopted the first National Water Policy in its 2nd meeting held in September, 1987.
How many waterfalls are there in Meghalaya?
There are approximately 16 main waterfalls in Meghalaya. These include Nohkalikai Falls, Khoh Ramhah, Kynrem Falls, Nohsngithiang Falls, Elephant Falls, Spread Eagle Falls, Sweet Falls, Weinia Falls, Thum Falls, Krang Suri, Tyrshi Falls, Thlumuwi Falls, Pelga Falls, Imil Chang Dare, and Rong’bang Falls.
How many dams are there in Meghalaya?
Dams in Meghalaya
| # | Name | Length (m) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Khandong Dam | 243 |
| 2 | Kyrdemkulai (Umiam st-III) Dam | 106.7 |
| 3 | Mawphlang Dam | |
| 4 | Myntdu-Leshka Dam | 320 |
Who introduced policy of blue water?
Francisco de Almeida
In 1505 AD, Francisco de Almeida was appointed as the first Portuguese governor in India. His policy being centric on controlling the Indian Ocean was known as the Blue Water Policy.
What is Jal Shakti Abhiyan?
Jal Shakti Abhiyan -I (JSA-I) was launched in 2019 in 1592 blocks out of 2836 blocks in 256 water stressed districts of the country in two phases from 1st July to 30th September, 2019 and from 1st October to 30th November 2019. The outcome of JSA-I is improved water conservation.
What is water code?
A DECREE INSTITUTING A WATER CODE, THEREBY REVISING AND CONSOLIDATING THE LAWS GOVERNING THE OWNERSHIP, APPROPRIATION, UTILIZATION, EXPLOITATION, DEVELOPMENT, CONSERVATION AND PROTECTION OF WATER RESOURCES.
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