Q. Consider the following statements about Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA):
1. CGWA was constituted under Water (Prevention and control of pollution) Act, 1974.
2. It is a statutory body.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: D
Notes:

Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA):

  • CGWA was constituted under Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. However, it is not a statutory body. CGWA has the mandate of regulating groundwater development and management in the country.
  • India is the largest user of groundwater in the world which in turn has led to overexploitation. Hence, CGWA has notified guidelines for groundwater extraction:
    • For industries
  1. Introduction of Water Conservation Fee (WCF).
  2. Mandatory requirement of digital flow meter, piezometers.
  3. Mandatory water audit by specified industries extracting groundwater.
  4. Mandatory roof top rainwater harvesting except for specified industries.
  • Exemptions from requirement of NOC have been granted to sectors like agricultural users, users employing non-energized means to extract water, individual households using less than 1 inch diameter delivery pipe and armed forces during operational deployment.

Source: ForumIAS

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