Question

"A declining availability of fresh water and increasing demand are the compelling reasons for conservation and effective management of water in India." Justify the statement.

Answer 1

1. Given that water availability from sea/ocean, due to high cost of desalinisation, is considered negligible, India has to take quick steps and make effective policies and laws, and adopt effective measures for its conservation.
2. Besides developing water-saving technologies and methods, attempts are also to be made to prevent the pollution.
3. There is need to encourage watershed development, rainwater harvesting, water recycling and reuse, and conjunctive use of water for sustaining water supply in long run.