When was National Water Policy undertaken? Give its key features.

1.	When was National Water Policy undertaken? Give its key features.
Answer» Solution : The National Water Policy was undertaken in 2002, to prioritised the water allocation in the different sectors in the following order: Drinking water, IRRIGATION, Hydro POWER, Navigation, Industrial and Other uses. •Highlights: Providing drinking water is the FIRST priority. • Irrigation and multi-purpose projects should include drinking water in areas where it is not available • Regulate and limit groundwater exploitation. • Regular MONITORING of water sources for quality. • AWARENESS and conservation consciousness should be promoted.

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