MOU on Water Cooperation : Environment for UPSC Exams


MOU on Water Cooperation : Environment for UPSC Exams


  • The Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation has been envisaging bilateral cooperation with other countries in water resources development and management.

  • A MOU (Memorandum of understanding) has been signed between India and European Union in the field of water resources.

  • The MoU envisages strengthening the technological, scientific and management capabilities of India and the European Union in the field of water management on the basis of equality, reciprocity and mutual benefit.

  • It provides technical exchange on water issues, including on integrated water resource management plans within river basins and through study visits.

  • The MoU aims to identify key environmental issues and approaches to sustainable development,

  • It envisions a more sustainable management of water resources in India with an objective of tackling the challenges posed by water management in the context of growing population, competing water demands and a changing climate.

  • A Joint Working Group shall be formed to monitor the activities to be carried out in fulfillment of the MoU.

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