India Water Portal has recently uploaded a set of important policies and laws. This collection pertains to water bodies, water pollution and regulation and more.
These two documents by the Government of India, Ministry of Water Resources (MoWR) provide information and details on the 'Repair, Renovation and Restoration (RRR) of Water Bodies' scheme that has been launched by the Ministry under the state sector, one with domestic budgetary support and the other with external assistance.The documents go on to describe the details of the schemes and provide guidelines on the steps that need to be undertaken for planning and implementation of projects under this scheme. The documents can be accessed from this link
This document by the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) provides information on the National Lake Conservation Plan (NLCP), launched by the Government of India, which aims at restoring the water quality and ecology of the lakes in different parts of the country. It includes information on the scheme and highlights the points that need to be considered while applying for the scheme. The documents can be accessed from this link
This document is a model bill for the regulation and control of the groundwater. It provides the details of the definitions and the process of implementation of the bill. The document can be accessed from this link
The document describes the Maharashtra Groundwater Act, which is an Act to regulate the exploitation of groundwater for the protection of public drinking water sources and includes the details of :
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The document describes the details of the Maharashtra Water Resources Regulatory Authority Act and includes:
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This comprehensive mission document by the Ministry of Water Resources (MoWR) highlights the objective of the National Water Mission, which is to conserve water through minimising wastage and ensuring equitable distribution of water across and within states through integrated water resources development and management. The document is presented in two volumes.
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This document by the Ministry of Water Resources (MoWR), highlights the importance of water for human existence as well as for all economic and development related activities. It addresses the problem of scarcity of water and the need to conserve this resource through optimal, economical, sustainable and equitable means. It presents a review and update of the National Water Policy in 1987 by making some additions and suggestions.
The document emphasises the need for periodic modifications in the water policy. This is in terms of planning and management of water resources by taking into consideration the changes in economic, social, climatic, demographic situation of the country and the urgent need to conserve the available water resources.
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This document provides the details of the Rainwater Harvesting policy for the State of Goa and is aimed at providing guidance to all the concerned departments for the implementation of the policy in the state and information to the public.
The document provides information on:
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This document provides information on the rules underlying the section 63 of the Water (prevention and control of pollution) act.
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This Act provides for the prevention and control of water pollution and the maintainance/restoration of the wholesomeness of water; and aids in the establishment of a board, which possesses the powers and functions of conducting activities and interventions in the context of prevention and control of water pollution. The document provides the details of the steps to be undertaken to implement the Act.
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This document provides the details of the act to provide for the levy and collection of a cess on water consumed by persons owning certain industries and by local authorities, with a view to augment the resources of the central board and the state boards for the prevention and control of water pollution constituted under The water (prevention and control of pollution) act, 1974.
The document goes on to provide the details of the Act.
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This document is an amendment of the earlier Act in 1977 and includes Amendment of Section 2 and Modification of section 16. The document can be accessed from this link
The document presents the details of the cess rules, 1978 and includes:
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This document describes the Andhra Pradesh Water Resources Regulatory Commission Act and includes:
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The website by the Ministry of Water Resources includes the details of Article 246 and 262. The details of the two documents can be accessed from this link
The website by the Ministry of Water Resources includes the details of Entry 56 of List I and Entry 17 under List II. The details of the two documents can be accessed from this link
This document informs of the mechanisms through which development, conservation and management functions related to water as a natural resource are carried out in India.
The document provides the details of the institutions responsible for water management:
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This document provides the details of the revisions suggested in the water tariff for domestic, industrial, commercial and institutional consumers and of sewerage maintainance charges in urban areas. The document can be accessed from this link