(a) the details of the measures the Government has taken/proposes to take to increase the
efficient/optimal usage of water in domestic as well as industrial sectors; and
(b) the outcome of the said measures on the water availability in the country?
(a) the details of the measures the Government has taken/proposes to take to increase the
efficient/optimal usage of water in domestic as well as industrial sectors; and
(b) the outcome of the said measures on the water availability in the country?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS
(SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)
(a) Water being State subject, the responsibility for efficient and optimal utilization of
water resources lies with the respective State Governments. Government of India provides
technical and financial assistance to the State Governments through various schemes/programmes.
Several measures for development and management of water resources in an efficient manner are
undertaken by the respective State Governments, which include creation of storages, restoration
of water bodies, rainwater harvesting, artificial recharge to ground water, adoption of better
management practices etc. to cater to the domestic and industrial needs.
(b) The long term average water availability in the country is more or less constant. The
recycling, efficient water use and reduction of wastages & leakages result in larger spread of
available water.