India Water Impact Summit 2019 was held in which city/state?

Correct option is A

The correct answer is option (a) Delhi

Explanation:

• The India Water Impact Summit 2019 was held in New Delhi.
• This summit is an annual event organized by the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) in collaboration with the Center for Ganga River Basin Management and Studies (Ganga).
• The event focuses on sustainable water management, river conservation, and the rejuvenation of water bodies, particularly the Ganga River.

Information Booster:

• 9^th India Water Impact Summit: The 9^th India Water Impact Summit (IWIS) & 2^nd Climate Investments and Technology Impact Summit were organized jointly by NMCG & c-Ganga from 4^th to 6^th December 2024 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
• The theme of the 8th India Water Week (IWW) in 2024 was "Partnerships and Cooperation for Inclusive Water Development and Management".
• The India Water Impact Summit brings together stakeholders, including policymakers, researchers, and environmentalists, to discuss solutions for water-related challenges.
• The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) is a flagship initiative of the Indian government aimed at cleaning and conserving the Ganga River.

National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG)

• Overview:
• A registered society under the Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India.
• Focuses on preventing, controlling, and reducing environmental pollution in the Ganga River.
• Ensures continuous and adequate water flow to rejuvenate the river.
• Implementation Role:
• Served as the implementation arm of the National Ganga River Basin Authority (NGRBA), established under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
• NGRBA was dissolved on 7th October 2016, and replaced by the National Ganga Council for river rejuvenation and management.
• Objectives:
• Reduce pollution and restore the Ganga River using a river basin approach.
• Promote inter-sectoral coordination for comprehensive planning and management.
• Maintain minimum ecological flows to ensure water quality and sustainable development.
• Structure:
• Two-tier management system:
1. Governing Council
2. Executive Committee
• Both headed by the Director General (DG), who is an Additional Secretary in the Government of India.
• The Executive Committee can approve projects worth up to ₹1000 crores.
• At the state level, State Programme Management Groups (SPMGs) act as the implementing bodies for State Ganga Committees.
• Key Focus:
• Sustainable development and pollution abatement in the Ganga River Basin.
• Integration of technology, finance, and community participation for effective river management.