Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Tribunal on its own motion Vs Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Others dated 22/01/2021 regarding water management in Delhi, including rain water harvesting (RWH), revival of water bodies, use of treated water and control of illegal extraction of groundwater.

This report is prepared by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) as a guiding document to mainstream the approach of Water-Sensitive Urban Design and Planning (WSUDP) principles in the NCT of Delhi.

More than 75 per cent of Uganda’s population lives in rural areas and depends heavily on groundwater resources.

Action taken report by the Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) in the case of Original Application No. 523/2019 in the matter of Vaishali Rana Chandra Vs Union of India & Others dated 03/09/2020.

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Subhas Datta Vs Union of India & Others dated 14/08/2020.

The case related to construction of sewage treatment plant (STP), laying of sewage line and improvement of the cremation ground in Puri as well as removal of sheds and unauthorized and illegal structures raised in the coastal regulation zone (CRZ) area.

Counter affidavit/reply on behalf of the Ministry of Jal Shakti, Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation. An application was filed before the NGT to prevent wastage and misuse of groundwater on account of overflow from overhead tanks in residential and commercial areas. The applicant had also pointed out various other methods by which the potable drinking water was wasted.

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Lt. Col. Sarvadaman Singh Oberoi Vs Union of India & Others dated 01/06/2020 regarding identification, protection and restoration of water bodies in India.

Water being a State subject, initiatives on sustainable water management including conservation and water harvesting in the Country is primarily States’ responsibility. However, the important measures taken by the Central Government for conservation, management of ground water and effective implementation of rain water harvesting in the country are at the following URL:

http://mowr.gov.in/sites/default/files/Steps_to_control_water_depletion_....

Water being a State subject, initiatives on sustainable water management including conservation and water harvesting in the Country is primarily States’ responsibility. Further, a number of States have done notable work in the field of water conservation/harvesting.

The water sector in South Tarawa, the capital city of Kiribati, is entering a time of deep transition. In a small island context risks can materialize faster than elsewhere and have disproportionate consequences. Strengthening water sector resilience is therefore critical to people’s welfare and to the economy.

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