Q. Which of the following are the salient features of Draft National Water Policy 2012?
(a) Setting up of Water Regulatory Authority
(b) Incentivisation of recycle and re-use
(c) Community participation in managing the water resources projects
(d) Water users association should be given statutory powers
Choose the correct option from below:
Answer:
(a), (b), (c) and (d)
Notes: National Water Policy is formulated by the Ministry of Water Resources of the Government of India to govern the planning and development of water resources and their optimum utilization. The first National Water Policy was adopted in September, 1987. It was reviewed and updated in 2002 and later in 2012.
