New Delhi: With increasing issues of water scarcity and environmental sustainability, the importance of efficient water usage has never been more urgent. As India strives to balance its developmental goals with responsible resource management, the role of government policies and initiatives becomes paramount.
IAS Archana Varma, Additional Secretary and Mission Director, National Water Mission (NWM), Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India, who was the keynote speaker at the ‘Uncharted Waters Conclave’ organised by APAC News Network in New Delhi, on March 3, 2023, spoke about government policies and projects that are focused on efficient water usage.
“Technology should be for people, people should not be for technology,” believes Varma, as she talks about the importance of monitoring and evaluation to ensure the success of government policies. She also talked about the Bureau of Water Use Efficiency by NWM.
Bureau of Water Use Efficiency
The Bureau of Water Use Efficiency (BWUE) was set up under the scheme of National Water Mission, Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, Ministry of Jal Shakti, on October 20, 2022. Following are the objectives of BWUE:
