(a) whether the Government has been able to achieve the objectives envisaged in the National Water Policy;
(b) if so, the details thereof along with the salient features of the policy;
(c) whether the Government has constituted a Review Committee to study the various aspects of NWP;
(d) if so, the details thereof along with the recommendations of the committee and the action taken thereupon; and
(e) the time by which the revised policy is likely to be finalised and announced?
THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT AND GANGA REJUVENATION; PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS AND TEXTILES (INDEPENDENT CHARGE). (SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR GANGWAR)
(a) & (b) The objective of the National Water Policy, 2012 is to assess the existing situation and to propose a framework for a plan of action with a unified national perspective. In order to achieve the objective of the Policy, a number of recommendations have been made therein for conservation, development and improved management of water resources of the country. The salient features of the National Water Policy, 2012 are annexed. Implementation of these recommendations involves coordinated and continuing efforts on the part of the concerned Ministries / Departments of Central Government and the State Governments. Copies of the National Water Policy, 2012 have been forwarded to all State Governments / Union Territories and the concerned Ministries / Departments of the Central Government for appropriate action.
(c) No, Madam. Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation has not constituted a Review Committee to study the various aspects of National Water Policy, 2012.
(d) & (e) Do not arise in view of reply to Part (c) above.