NAQUIM launched by GoI
Q. An aquifer is which of the following?- Published on 12 Feb 16a. Underground layer of water bearing rock
b. Rock from which water can be extracted
c. Both a and b
d. Neither a nor b
ANSWER: Both a and b
Government of India has launched a project for Aquifer Mapping and Management. Aquifer mapping will help in preserving the quantity and quality of ground water levels. Country will also become resilient to climate change. The NAQUIM or National Aquifer Mapping and Management program is being undertaken by the CGWB or Central Ground water Board. Ground water can be predicted using this plan. This marks the first time that this type of mapping has been carried out on a larger scale by the country. The programme is in place to prepare management Plans to identify and replenish declining groundwater.
