Strong Regulatory Frame Work Needed for Efficient Water Management
A strong
regulatory framework is needed to ensure efficient water management in India,
Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) National Spokesperson Gopal Krishna Agarwal has
said. Addressing a virtual event organized by Consumer Unity and
Trust Society (CUTS), Agarwal called for the implementation of National Water
Framework regulations.
Agarwal, who has co-authored the
book, ‘Water an Element of Life: Price Sensitivity and Consumption by the Marginalized’ said water should be provided as a public good to all sections of
the society.
Pradeep S Mehta, Secretary
General, CUTS, called for putting in place an integrated approach to deal with
the issues related to water management.
“Local governments play an
essential role in water management. But they are not properly empowered. There
is a need to empower local institutions,” said Mehta.
“As a consumer, we have the right
to water but we need to exercise this right while simultaneously ensuring our
responsibility to manage and conserve water,” said Vipul Chatterjee, Executive
Director, CUTS.
Mathew Cherian, Chair, CARE India,
said traditional knowledge is essential to recharge water. “There is great
pressure on groundwater across the country and states like Rajasthan may face
severe stress in coming years.
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