Question : MANAGEMENT OF GROUNDWATER



(a) whether the Union Government has received any proposals from the States including Kerala in respect of groundwater management;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the reaction of the Union Government thereto?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES & MINORITY AFFAIRS (SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)

(a) ‘Water’ being a State subject, ground water management is the responsibility of the States. No proposals for ground water management are received from the States/UTs Government including Kerala.

(b) In view of (a) above, question does not arise.

(c) In view of (a) above, question does not arise.