Note4Students
From UPSC perspective, the following things are important :
Prelims level : CWMI 2.0
Mains level : Utility of CWMI
- 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.