Comprehensive Water Resources Management Plan is the need of the hour- Uma Bharti
Website of National Water Mission Launched
Union Minister for Water Resources, River Development and Ganga
Rejuvenation Sushri Uma Bharti has stressed the need for comprehensive
water resources management plan for the entire nation. Chairing the 2nd
meeting of the Advisory Board of National Water Mission in New Delhi
today, the Minister said that such a plan is very much necessary to meet
the challenges of drought and should be finalized in consultations
with state governments. Sushri Bharti said that public participation is a
prerequisite for the success of any such plan. The Minister also
launched the web portal (nationalwatermission.gov.in) of National Water
Mission on the occasion.
Union Minister of state for Water Resources, River Development and Ganga
Rejuvenation Prof. Sanwar Lal Jat said that farmer has to be told about
the alternatives for excessive use of ground water for irrigation
purpose. He said while recommending change in pattern of crops it is
necessary to understand its economics. Prof. Jat also launched the logo
of NWM on the occasion.
The website of NWM will be a one point source for providing
comprehensive information on water resources as well as various
activities being under taken by the NWM. The website has integrated
information on water sector (surface water, ground water and waste
water) in the Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga
Rejuvenation, other central Ministries/organizations and state
governments concerned. This site also provides the link to the
India-WRIS, Central Water Commission, Central Ground Water Board and
other Central/State government organizations. The contents have been
grouped systematically under drop down menu bars, allowing for easy
navigation. Policy intervention, State Specific Action Plan (SSAP),
Demonstration projects, vulnerable and over-exploited areas. Integrated
water resources management, study and research, New initiatives, MoWR
organization, other Ministries, State Water Resources Departments and
collaborations are some of the important sub heads.
Shri Nikhilesh Jha, Mission Director, NWM gave a detailed account of the
website and efforts made in designing it by NIC. He appreciated the
efforts of NWM and NIC officials in the development of website.
Samir/jk
(Release ID :142281)
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