The first meeting of the Indo-European Water Forum is being co-organized by National Water Mission, Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation and the Environment Directorate-General of the European Commission on November 23-24, 2015 at New Delhi to discuss key issues in water resources management in India as well as the experiences of implementation of European Water Policy. The forum will be attended by Director General of Environment Directorate-General of the European Commission Mr Daniel Calleja Crespo.
Water Challenges
- India’s water challenges are complex and include quantity, allocation, quality and management issues. Increasing competition for water among industry, agriculture, energy, domestic use and the environment has highlighted the importance of managing water on a river basin, and multi- sectoral basis in a sustainable manner.
- The agricultural sector is currently India’s largest user of water, however, as urban and other demands multiply, less water is likely to be available in order to meet the nation’s irrigation and individual needs.
What’s about the Forum?
- The Indo-European Water Forum will provide the platform for policy makers and stakeholders to discuss key issues surrounding water resources management in India, as well as transferring the lessons from the experience & implementation of European Water Policy.
Themes to be Covered
- Water Governance and Legislation
- River Basin Management
- Water Policy in India and European Union
- Coping with water scarcity and the Ecological Aspects of water management and Research
- Innovation and Business Solutions for Water Challenges to chalk out the way forward for Sustainable Water Management in India.
Importance of Water
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