Emerging environmental concerns and evolving ecosystem perspectives demand a reimagined approach to rural water governance. Discuss the key interventions needed to recalibrate rural policies with special emphasis on the role of communities.
Introduction
As per UNESCO and WB reports, less than 50% of Indian have access to clean drinking water, demanding a reimagined approach to rural water governance.
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Environmental concern and ecosystem perspectives: 1) 1.96 Mn dwellings contaminated by Arsenic (UNWCD data). 2) Lowground water exploitation (12% units exploited).
Key intervention needed to recalibrate: 1) Role of communities in leading traditional toxin harvesting system (Schools in Raj). Atal Bhujal Yojana success. Social Audit of Tal Jeevan Mission. 2) All of society and All of Govt approach (ex: WALH polica of Govt along with Gram Sabha institution). 3) Role of communities could ensure India's peoples to Amit Kaal by 2047 is in alignment with SDG1-6 (clean and safe drinking water) for all.
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Bubble diagram showing Environmental concern and ecosystem perspectives connected to 1.96 Mn dwellings contaminated by Arsenic and Lowground water exploitation
MADHVENDRA PRATAP SINGH
Government Policies and Interventions - Design, Implementation and Issues
Rural Water Governance
Water Management and Community Role
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