National Congress on Ground Water 2007
The Government has constituted Advisory Council for Artificial Recharge of Ground Water in April, 2006 to popularize the concept of Artificial Recharge among all stake holders. As per recommendation made by the Advisory Council in its first meeting, the first Ground Water Congress was organized by the Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) under the auspices of Ministry of Water Resources at New Delhi on 11th September 2007 with a view to provide a platform for interaction among scientists, engineers, planners, policy makers and representatives of industries/NGOs/VOs and Stakeholders on various aspects of ground water in order to evolve a suitable policy framework on emergent ground water related issues., Hon'ble Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh inaugurated the Congress. Around 1000 eminent Scientists, farmers, students, representatives of NGO’s and Other organizations attended the Ground Water Congress. Her Excellency, the President of India gave away the first Ground Water Awards for the year 2007 during the valedictory session of the Congress.
Outcome and recommendation of National Congress are below:-
· Emphasized the role of education, awareness and voluntary participation of stakeholders in ground water conservation.
· Stressed the need for equitable, efficient and sustainable water use policy.
· Expressed urgency for complete synergy in the activities of all stakeholders in the sustained development of ground water resources.
· Outlined new techniques for encouraging more income per drop of water.
· Resolved to prevent over-exploitation and pollution of ground water.
· Highlighted the role of Panchayats in ground water management.
· Stressed upon the adoption of integrated approach for water conservation; for improving water security system and increasing agricultural production.
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