National Water Policy
At present the National Water Policy - 2012 is in effect. However, to address the present challenges in water sector, revision of National Water Policy has been envisaged and a drafting committee was constituted to revise the National Water Policy.
The objectives of National Bureau of Water Use Efficiency (NBWUE) include improving water use efficiency in various sectors such as irrigation, domestic water supply, municipal and/or industrial uses in the country, to plan and execute nation-wide program for promotion of efficient use of water and to take steps to encourage preferential treatment for use of water efficient equipment or appliances in consultation with the concerned States.
This Information was given by the Minister of State for Jal Shakti, Shri Bishweswar Tudu in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
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