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  • 03 August, 2021

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National Hydrology Project

NWIC (National Water Informatics Center) to maintain comprehensive water resources data.

  1. Under Ministry of Jal Shakti - Headed by Joint Secretary Level Officer.
  2. Data will come through India - WRIS (Water Resource Information System).
  3. It is a component of the National Hydrology Project (NHP) and in consonance with National Water Mission.
  4. National Hydrology Project, Ministry of Water Resources.
    1. It is a Central Sector Scheme. At State, Dist & Village access.
    2. Hydro-meteorological data will be stored and analysed on a real-time basis for efficient water management, management, NWIC etc.
    3. 1st International Conference under NHP on the theme "Sustainable Water Management" at Mohali organised by Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) as Indian School of Business, Mohali.

To read about Jal Jeevan Mission: click here

Source: PIB


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