National Water Policy
The National Water Policy, promulgated in 1999, provides policy direction for the water sector. Water resources in the country are facing a great challenge. The most significant of these are alternating floods and water scarcity.
The National Water Policy will be reviewed periodically and revised as necessary. It will guide management of the country's water resources by all the ministries, agencies, departments, and local bodies that are assigned responsibilities for the development, maintenance, and delivery of water and water related services as well as the private users and developers of water resources. The National Water Resources Council is accountable for coordinating all aspects of water management.
The National Water Policy sets new paradigms for the water sector. It has to be implemented in right earnest.
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