Ques: Recently, which of the committee has constituted to encourage optimal development of water resources in the country?
a. Mihir Shah Committee
b. Deepak Mehta Committee
c. Vivek Devrai Committee
d. None of the above
Ans: a
Related facts:
- September 11, 2015 the ‘Mihir Shah Committee’ constituted headed by former Planning Commission member Mihir Shah.
- This is a 7-member committee led by Mihir Shah.
- Committee is formed to restructure the Central Water Commission (CWC) and the Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) to encourage optimal development of water resources in the country.
- According to a government order dated September 11, the new committee will work on water resource planning, augmenting and budgeting in an integrated manner.
- An elaborate mapping exercise will be undertaken as part of river basin planning, which will include mapping and characterizing of aquifers.
- Besides, stocktaking of rainfall flows, rate of groundwater recharge, and exploitation or utilization of water will also be undertaken.
- The committee is expected to submit its report in three months.
Reference:
http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/panel-formed-to-restructure-water-agencies/article7652816.ece
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Govt-to-adopt-Gujarat-model-of-irrigation/articleshow/48964933.cms