Question : IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON WATER RESOURCES



(a) whether the Government has undertaken any study to assess the impact of climate change on water resources and the country`s preparedness to tackle the problem;

(b) if so, the outcome thereof;

(c) whether the Government proposes to develop local specific adaptation measures in joint cooperation with the stakeholders;

(d) if so, the details thereof; and

(e) the remedial steps taken by the Government to check the impact of climate change on country`s water resources including major rivers and basins?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS AND WATER RESOURCES (SHRI PAWAN KUMAR BANSAL)

(a) to (e) A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.