Question

Discuss some ways of conservation of water resources by the government with suitable examples

Answer 1

The Ministry of Water Resources lays down
policies and programmes for development and
regulation of the country's water resources. It
covers sectoral planning, coordination, policy
guidelines, technical examination and techno-
economic appraisal of projects, providing
central assistance to specific projects,
facilitation of external assistance and
assistance in the resolution of inter-state
water disputes, policy formulation, planning
and guidance in respect of minor irrigation,
command area development and development
of ground water resources, etc..