(a) whether the Government proposes to review the National Water Policy and to give it more teeth;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether the existing National Water Policy is not
adequate to resolve the water related issues; and
(d) if so, the details thereof and by when a comprehensive
new National Water Policy would be announced and
implemented?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI JAI PRAKASH NARAYAN YADAV)
(a) & (b) The National Water Policy, 2002 adopted by
National Water Resources Council on 1st April, 2002 has a
provision for periodical revision as and when need arises. The
process of examination and review of all related issues is a
continuing activity.
(c) Resolving of water related issues have
been adequately addressed in the existing National Water
Policy, 2002.
(d) Does not arise.