[pib] Composite Water Management Index (CWMI) 2.0  

• NITI Aayog is set to release the second Round of Composite Water Management Index (CWMI 2.0).

About CWMI2.0

• This has been done through a first of its kind water data collection exercise in partnership with Ministry of Jal Shakti, Ministry of Rural Development and all the States/ Union Territories.
• The index would provide useful information for the States and also for the concerned Central Ministries/Departments enabling them to formulate and implement suitable strategies for better management of water resources.
• CWMI 2.0 ranks various states for the reference year 2017-18 as against the base year 2016-17.

States Ranking

• In the report released today, Gujarat hold on to its rank one in the reference year (2017-18), followed byAndhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Goa, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.
• In North Eastern and Himalayan States, Himachal Pradesh has been adjudged number 1 in 2017-18 followed by Uttarakhand, Tripura and Assam.
• The Union Territories have first time submitted their data and Puducherry has been declared as the top ranker.
• In terms of incremental change in index (over 2016-17 level), Haryana holds number one position in general States and Uttarakhand ranks at first position amongst North Eastern and Himalayan States.
• On an average, 80% of the states assessed on the Index over the last three years have improved their water management scores, with an average improvement of +5.2 points.

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Composite Water Management Index

• NITI Aayog has come up with the Composite Water Management Index as a useful tool to assess and improve the performance in efficient management of water resources.
• This index is an attempt to inspire States and UTs towards efficient and optimal utilization of water, and recycling thereof with a sense of urgency.
• The index would provide useful information for the States and also for the concerned Central Ministries/Departments enabling them to formulate and implement suitable strategies for better management of water resources.

Sectors Prioritized for Water Management Index

• Restoration of Water Bodies– Source Augmentation
• Groundwater– Source Augmentation
• Major and Medium Irrigation – Supply Side Management
• Watershed Development – Supply Side Management
• Participatory Irrigation Practices – Demand Side Management
• Sustainable on-farm Water Use Practices – Demand Side Management
• Rural Drinking Water
• Urban Water Supply and Sanitation
• Policy and Governance

Managing Water Resources

• In view of limitations on availability of water resources and rising demand for water, sustainable management of water resources has acquired critical importance.
• The index can be utilized to formulate and implement suitable strategies for better management of water resources.