What is Water Management?
Historical Background
Key Points
9 points- 1.
Involves managing water supply, demand, and quality
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Includes irrigation, drinking water supply, industrial use, and environmental flows
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Requires integrated water resources management (IWRM) approach
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Focus on water conservation, efficiency, and reuse
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Addresses water scarcity, pollution, and conflicts
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Promotes participatory water management and community involvement
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National Water Policy provides the framework for water management in India
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Jal Shakti Abhiyan aims to improve water availability and conservation
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Sustainable Development Goal 6 focuses on clean water and sanitation
Visual Insights
Key Aspects of Water Management
This mind map illustrates the key aspects of water management, including demand-side and supply-side management, conservation, and legal frameworks.
Water Management
- ●Demand-Side Management
- ●Supply-Side Management
- ●Water Conservation
- ●Legal Framework
Evolution of Water Management Policies in India
This timeline illustrates the evolution of water management policies in India, highlighting key events and initiatives.
India has a long history of water management practices. Increasing population and climate change necessitate better strategies.
- 2010National Water Policy 2002 revised
- 2015Launch of Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY)
- 2019Jal Jeevan Mission launched
- 2024Jal Jeevan Mission aims to provide piped water supply to all rural households (Target Year)
- 2025Atal Bhujal Yojana implementation continues
- 2026Delhi Government plans mega survey for new water usage policy
Recent Developments
5 developmentsJal Jeevan Mission aims to provide piped water supply to all rural households
Atal Bhujal Yojana focuses on groundwater management
National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) aims to rejuvenate the Ganga River
Increased focus on water use efficiency in agriculture
Debate on inter-state water disputes and water sharing agreements