The second version of the JNNURM must focus on putting systems in place that stop the extensive wastage of water in urban areas

The experience of the last two decades is a testimony to the growing clout of the corporate sector to gain control over natural resources of the country.

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot discussed the State’s partnership programme with the European Union Ambassador and head of delegation to India Joao Cravinho here on Tuesday. Mr.

Resident welfare associations (RWAs) of south Delhi, the area where the pilot project to privatise the water supply has been implemented, said that they would oppose the project unless the Delhi Ja

New Delhi Water should be appropriately priced for the industry to sustain high growth and to ensure its efficient use, Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia said today. "There should not be any reluctance in dealing with water pricing when you are dealing with the industry," he told reporters at a Ficci event.

At present, water is highly under-priced for agricultural and industrial use. He further said, "If we want to sustain high growth the for the next 10 or 20 years, then there is simply no doubt that we can not continue to use water as inefficiently as we are doing".

It will have guiding principles on laws States may adopt

In a move that will have far-reaching implications, the Centre has decided to frame a new National Water Framework Act with guiding principles on water laws the States may adopt. States that adopt and reform will be incentivised for water projects. That such a law would be made is buried in the pages of the draft new national water policy, which is yet to be considered by the National Water Council, the supreme policy body chaired by Prime Minister and with Chief Ministers as members.

In a move that will have far-reaching implications, the Centre has decided to frame a National Water Framework Act with guiding principles on water laws the States may adopt. States that adopt and reform will be incentivised for water projects.

That such a law would be made is buried in the pages of the draft new national water policy, which is yet to be considered by the National Water Council, the supreme policy body chaired by Prime Minister and with Chief Ministers as members.

Exclusive jurisdiction of states over water hinders its proper management.