Question
Download Solution PDFThe Neeru-Meeru (Water and You) programme was launched in which state?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Andhra Pradesh.
Key Points
- The Neeru-Meeru (Water and You) program was launched by the Water Conservation Mission(WCM), on May 1, 2000.
- It is a Water conservation and poverty alleviation initiative undertaken by the government of Andhra Pradesh.
- The initiative focuses on overcoming man made-drought and water shortage in the state through the convergence of efforts of various departments at the state, district, and sub-district levels for water conservation.
Additional Information
- Features of Neeru-Meeru are:
- Rainwater harvesting works
- Mobilization of financial resources
- Prioritization of areas
- Quality improvement
- Water audit
- Despite a 7% deficit in rainfall, the groundwater levels registered a rise of 0.19 to 6.34 meters in groundwater levels.
- The process of implementing land-use practices and water management practices to protect and improve the quality of the water is called watershed management.
- It also helps in improving natural resources within a watershed by managing the use of those land and water resources in a comprehensive manner.
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