CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Amid the water crisis in the country, the Meghalaya cabinet became the first state to approve a draft water policy to address water issues, conservation, and protection of water sources in the state.

Detailed explanation-2: -Detailed Solution. The Meghalaya cabinet became the first state to approve a draft water policy. The first Indian state to ensure water conservation, having its water conservation policy. The Meghalaya State Cabinet chaired by Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K.

Detailed explanation-3: -The NWRC adopted the first National Water Policy in its 2nd meeting held in September, 1987. Important views and the same was circulated to the central ministries and States for implementation.

Detailed explanation-4: -AMRUT 2.0 focuses on making the cities ‘self-reliant’ and ‘water secure’. Mission targets provision of 2.68 crore tap connections to achieve the intended outcomes. Total indicative outlay for AMRUT 2.0 is ₹2,77,000crore including central share of ₹76,760 crore for five years from FY 2021-22 to FY 2025-26.

Detailed explanation-5: -Policy Objectives This Integrated State Water Policy of Meghalaya intends to “achieve sustainable development, management and use of Meghalaya’s water resources with community participation to improve health and livelihoods, reduce vulnerability while assuring good governance for present and future generations”.