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Source: The post is based on the article “NITI weighs discontinuing key water report launched 5 years ago” published in “Indian Express” on 6th November 2023
Why in the News?
NITI Aayog is said to have marked the Composite Water Management Index’ report for the year 2018-19 and 2019-20 for “internal use” after having publicly released the previous editions.
What is the Composite Water Management Index?
| Specifications | Details |
| Started in | 2018 |
| Started by | NITI Aayog |
| Associated Ministries | Water Resources, Drinking Water & Sanitation and Rural Development |
| Aim | To evaluate and rank the states and Union Territories in India on their management of water resources. |
| Objective | To enable effective water management in Indian states in the face of this growing crisis. |
| Parameters | The index consists of 9 key themes which are 1.Restoration of Water Bodies 2.Groundwater 3.Major and Medium Irrigation 4.Watershed Development 5.Participatory Irrigation Practices 6.Sustainable on-form Water Use Practices 7.Rural Drinking Water 8.Urban Water Supply and Sanitation 9.Policy and Governance. |
What does the latest Composite Water Management Index report say?
The latest Composite Water Management Index report maps the performance of states for 2018-19 and 2019-20.According to the report:
1. Water scarcity is a “national problem”.
2. The average annual per capita water availability is expected to reduce to 1,486 cubic meters per person per year by 2021 from 1,545 cubic meters per person per year in 2011.
– Note: As per the annual water availability norms, the availability value of less than 1,700 cubic meter/person/year indicates water shortage. Water availability below 1,000 cubic metre/ capita/ year is considered as “scarcity”.
3. Gujarat tops the list with continuous improvements year on year. It is closely followed by Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh in terms of performance.
UPSC Syllabus: Reports/Index
