Q. Consider the following statements about National Hydrology Project (NHP):
1. It was launched by the Ministry of Jal Shakti.
2. It is a Central Sector scheme that aims to improve the extent and accessibility of water resources information.
3. It gets the financial aid from Asian Development Bank.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: D
Notes:
About NHP –Bhuvan Portal:
- The National Hydrology Project or NHP-Bhuvan Portal is a repository of information on the initiatives undertaken by NRSC under NHP (National Hydrology Project).
- The portal also has a facility to download the reports and knowledge products being developed by NRSC.
About National Hydrology Project(NHP):
- National Hydrology Project (NHP) is a Central Sector scheme. It was launched by the Department of Water Resources, River Development, and Ganga Rejuvenation, Ministry of Jal Shakti with the financial aid of the World Bank.
- Objective: To improve the extent and accessibility of water resources information and strengthen institutional capacity to enable improved water resources planning and management across India.
Components: The project comprises four broad components:
- Improving In Situ Monitoring System (IMS)
- Improving Spatial Information System (SIS)
- Promoting Water Resources Operation and Management Applications(WROMA)
- Strengthening Water Resources Institutions and Capacity Building.
- Implementing Agency: National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC)
Source: ForumIAS
