Consider the following statements: 1. The Interlinking of Rivers (ILR) is aimed at addressing India's water challenges by transferring water from surplus river basins to deficit areas. 2. The ILR is implemented under the National Perspective Plan (NPP). 3. National Interlinking of Rivers Authority (NIRA) is the nodal agency responsible for implementing ILR projects. Which of the statements given above are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. Consider the following statements:
1.The Interlinking of Rivers (ILR) is aimed at addressing India’s water challenges by transferring water from surplus river basins to deficit areas.
2.The ILR is implemented under the National Perspective Plan (NPP).
3.National Interlinking of Rivers Authority (NIRA) is the nodal agency responsible for implementing ILR projects.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanations –

Statements 1 and 2 are correct. The Interlinking of Rivers (ILR) aims to address India’s water challenges by transferring water from surplus river basins to deficit areas. This involves creating a network of canals, reservoirs, and tunnels to redistribute water resources effectively. The ILR is implemented under the National Perspective Plan (NPP), which was formulated in 1980 by the Government of India. The NPP is divided into two components: the Himalayan Rivers Development Component and the Peninsular Rivers Development Component.

Statement 3 is incorrect. While the National Interlinking of Rivers Authority (NIRA) has been proposed as an independent body to oversee the ILR projects, it has not yet replaced the National Water Development Agency (NWDA), which remains the nodal agency responsible for planning and implementation of ILR projects under the NPP.

Source: The Hindu

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