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Prelims level: Central Water Commission (CWC)
Why in the News?
Himalayan glacial lakes are expanding rapidly, posing greater risks to communities and ecosystems according to a Central Water Commission (CWC) report.
Key highlights of the CWC report:
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About Central Water Commission (CWC):
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Establishment |
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Nodal Ministry | Ministry of Jal Shakti under the Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation. |
Status | Statutory body serving as an advisory entity to the GoI on water resources development and management. |
Headquarters | New Delhi |
General Responsibilities |
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Scope of Work | CWC deals exclusively with surface water; the Central Groundwater Board (CGWB) manages groundwater resources. |
Chairman | Chairman serves as the Ex-Officio Secretary to the GoI. |
Wings of CWC | • Designs and Research (D&R) Wing • River Management (RM) Wing • Water Planning and Projects (WP&P) Wing |
PYQ:[2020] Consider the following statements: 1. 36% of India’s districts are classified as “overexploited” or “critical” by the Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA). 2. CGWA was formed under the Environment (Protection) Act. 3. India has the largest area under groundwater irrigation in the world. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 2 only (d) 1 and 3 only |
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