Draft National Water Framework Bill - Water for Life

Q.  Which of the following is/are true regarding Draft National Water Framework Bill?

1) Management of Groundwater is included in the framework bill.
2) The draft National Water Framework Bill says every person would be entitled to “water for life” that shall not be denied to anyone on the ground of inability to pay.
- Published on 16 Aug 16

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2

ANSWER: Only 2
 
  • A separate draft Bill for ‘Conservation, Protection, Regulation and Management of Groundwater’ has also been prepared and put in the public domain for suggestions.
  • Draft National Water Framework Bill defines this “water for life” as that basic requirement that is necessary for the “fundamental right of life of each human being, including drinking, cooking, bathing, sanitation, personal hygiene and related personal and domestic uses”. This would also include the additional requirement for women “for their special needs” and the water required by domestic livestock.
  • This minimum water requirement would be determined by the “appropriate” governments from time to time.

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