National Water Policy

The Composite Water Management Index (CWMI) has been developed  by NITI Aayog to reinforce the spirit of competitive and cooperative federalism in India. The index proposes a policy shift in water resource management from the conventional style of investment in major infrastructure projects to undertaking grassroots-level activities with the participation of local communities, which could ensure equitable access to water.

The National Water Policy (2012) focuses on sustainable water management through:

1. Water as a Public Good – Ensuring equitable access.
2. Pricing & Conservation – Promoting efficient use.
3. Groundwater & Surface Water – Advocating regulation.
4. Climate Resilience – Addressing water security.
5. Integrated Management – Encouraging basin-level planning.
6. Water Quality & Pollution – Strengthening monitoring.
7. Efficient Usage – Improving agricultural & industrial practices.
8. Governance & Legal Reforms – Enhancing policies & dispute resolution.

It aims to balance ecological, economic, and social needs.

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