Meghalaya Prepares a Draft Water Policy

On July 12, the Meghalaya Cabinet approved a draft water policy to address water usages, issues of conservation and protection of water sources in the State.

About the Policy

  • Meghalaya is the first state in the country to adopt a water policy.
  • The primary aim if the policy is to recognise water as a common pool resource. The policy has specific objectives to fulfill domestic needs, minimum ecological needs, agriculture, hydropower generation, economic/industrial use/ fisheries before releasing the retained water for other purposes.
  • The policy also realizes the need to optimise usage and conservation of water, and discusses steps needed to protect ....
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