Which are the factors that decide water availability?
Water availability in India over the years:
Annual per-capita water availability of less than 1700 cubic meters is considered as water-stressed condition, whereas annual per-capita water availability below 1000 cubic meters is considered as a water scarcity condition.
What are the challenges in water management in India?
The country is facing a number of challenges in water management such as
What are steps taken by Govt for efficient water management in the country?
Water being a State subject, measures for the management of water resources is primarily taken by respective State Governments. Central Government supplements the efforts of the State Governments by providing technical and financial assistance through various schemes and programmes. Central Government has taken various steps for the management of water.
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