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The National Water Mission

The National Water Mission is an initiative of the Government of India launched as part of the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC). Its primary objective is to ensure the integrated and sustainable management of water resources and address water-related issues in the country. The National Water Mission aims to enhance water security, promote water conservation, improve water use efficiency, and increase the availability of safe drinking water for all.

The key goals and components of the National Water Mission include:

1. Water Conservation: The mission focuses on promoting water conservation practices through various means such as rainwater harvesting, watershed management, and promoting efficient water use in agriculture, industries, and domestic sectors.

2. Increasing Water Use Efficiency: The mission aims to improve water use efficiency in various sectors, including agriculture, industries, and urban areas, by promoting technologies, practices, and policies that reduce water wastage and enhance water productivity.

3. Sustainable Groundwater Management: The mission seeks to promote sustainable groundwater management practices, including aquifer recharge, regulation of groundwater extraction, and monitoring of groundwater levels to prevent overexploitation and depletion of groundwater resources.

4. Rural Water Supply: The mission aims to ensure safe drinking water supply to rural areas, focusing on water quality testing, sanitation facilities, and capacity building of rural communities.

5. Urban Water Management: The mission emphasizes efficient and sustainable water management in urban areas, including water supply, sewage management, and wastewater treatment and reuse.

6. Capacity Building and Awareness: The mission focuses on capacity building initiatives, research, and knowledge sharing to enhance water management practices. It also aims to raise awareness among stakeholders about the importance of water conservation and sustainable water use.

The National Water Mission plays a crucial role in implementing the objectives of the National Action Plan on Climate Change and working towards water security and sustainability in India. It collaborates with various government departments, agencies, and stakeholders to achieve its goals.




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