Technical Teams from CWC and CGWB to Study Water Situation in drought effected area of the country Union Minister for Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation Sushri Uma Bharti has directed Central Water Commission and Central Ground Water Board to send technical teams of their officers for on the spot study of water situation in drought effected/ water scarce regions/ areas of the country. The areas for inspection will be selected based on water stress indicators and in consultation with states. The teams will also incorporate one officer from State water resources department. The teams will analyse the problems and causes leading to drought situations, identify water resources management challenges, gaps in water information and plans to recharge, long term solutions and suggest measures for protection, management and restoration of water bodies. The teams will also prepare a work plan for possible options for prolonged strategy. They will submit their report within a fortnight to Chairman (CWC) and Chairman (CGWB), who in turn will submit it to the Ministry with the their comments. This will be a continuous exercise till 2016. Samir/jk