National Water Policy 2012
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National Water Policy 2012
Subject – Governance
Context – ‘Shift focus to demand management of water’
Concept –
- NWP was formulated to govern the planning and development of water resources and their optimum utilisation. The first NWP was adopted in September, 1987. It was reviewed and updated in 2002 and later in 2012.
- NITI Aayog has said that India is facing its first water crisis and the demand for potable water may outstrip supply by the year 2030 if precautionary steps are not taken.
Comparison of provisions of national water policies of 1987, 2002 and 2012
