Correct option is A
The correct answer is (a).
Introduction
The National Water Mission is one of the eight core missions launched under the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC).
It was formally announced in 2008 by the Government of India to address the escalating water crisis.
The primary goal is to ensure integrated water resource management leading to water conservation, minimization of wastage, and equitable distribution across the nation.
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- The overarching National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) was published in 2008.
- The primary objective of the National Water Mission is "conservation of water, minimizing wastage and ensuring its more equitable distribution".
- It aims to increase water use efficiency by at least 20% across all sectors.
- The mission strongly advocates for the promotion of basin-level integrated water resources management.
- It emphasizes the need for comprehensive water data base in public domain and assessment of the impact of climate change on water resource.
- Attention is focused on over-exploited areas to enhance groundwater recharge and surface water retention.
- It works in tandem with state governments to formulate state-specific action plans for water conservation.
- Option B (2000): In the year 2000, India had its ongoing standard Five-Year Plans, but the specific climate-centric National Water Mission was not yet conceived.
- Option C (2011): While 2011 saw the approval of the comprehensive mission document by the Union Cabinet, the mission itself was initially launched as part of NAPCC in 2008.
- Option D (2002): The National Water Policy was updated in 2002 to address water allocation priorities, but this is distinct from the National Water Mission.
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