write 10 points on National water mission
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The National Water Mission was launched in 2011. With the per capita availability of water reducing every year, reducing groundwater tables, prolonged droughts, floods due to excess rains; water conservation and storage is a cause of very significant concerns for every nation. This topic would be of importance in the IAS Exam for both Prelims and Mains.
For more details on Governments actions to protect the environment, candidates can go through the other missions of NAPCC formulated by the Government.
Impact of climate change on water resources.
The decline in the glaciers in the Himalayas.
The drought situation in many parts of the country due to shortage in rainfall.
Increase in floods due to the increase in the intensity of rains
Effect on groundwater quality and quantity
Increased saline intrusion in coastal aquifers due to rising sea levels.