PWRDA’s Role in Punjab’s Sustainable Development
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PUNJAB WATER RESOURCES and DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (PWRDA)
About PWRDA –
The Punjab Water Regulation and Development Authority aims to manage and regulate water usage in the state so as to achieve sustainable management of groundwater balanced with the requirements of the livelihoods of people in the State.
The conservation of water is to be mandated for all users of groundwater by encouraging them to undertake, at their own cost, water conservation measures that will help to achieve the set target for conservation for each zone in the State.
In case the Water Users are not able to execute water conservation measures to meet their target, then they shall not be given the water credits to that extent, and they shall be liable to pay this amount to the Authority as part of their groundwater usage charges. A portion of the Groundwater Charges received will be utilized by the Authority for implementing Water Conservation Schemes to be framed by the Government and executed by the concerned Departments or Public Agencies nominated by Government.
Objectives of PWRDA-
The objective shall be to ensure exemplary water conservation to meet the targets set for each user in the State.
Guidelines of PWRDA
ABOUT NEER
NEER has been established as an Independent Ground Water Management Consultancy Organization with the full support of the Senior Hydro-geologist of the country Mr. M. MEHTA, Ex-Commissioner Ground Water, Ministry of Water Resources, Government of India.
NEER is an Accredited Consultant by the Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA) for the preparation of Ground Water withdrawal Impact Assessment report in accordance with the Guidelines issued vide notification No. 3289(E) dt: 24th September 2020 by CGWA duly followed by other States. NEER is also empaneled, registered and notified Consultant for Rainwater Harvesting designing and implementation by the U.P. government.
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES:
NEER has joined in this endeavor to provide clean water to masses around the year, propagating for conservation and preservation of water including Rainwater Harvesting and Artificial Recharge to groundwater. This is being a part of the water management process to fulfill the dreams of NEER, “Water should be Conserved and Wastage Prevented” and “Everybody should get the needed water being the crux of Life”.
NEER EXPERIENCE:
NEER is working in the field of groundwater management, intending to provide robust consultancy services to Government Departments, Firms, Companies – Private and Public Sector, Institutions, on the Assessment and Management of Water, Environment, and Pollution Control.) Industries, Infrastructures and Mining Projects to meet their water supply requirements as per existing protocols. It also aims at capacity building of stakeholders in Groundwater Investigations and its Management.
We work on NO-COMPROMISE POLICY. Our team members have conducted studies on Environment and Water Management throughout the country and abroad.
NEER has already executed many applied Research and Implementation Projects. Timeliness and Client satisfaction are the essences of this organization’s consultancy philosophy.
NEER APPROACH:
NEER has multi-disciplinary human resources for providing on-site solutions for all groundwater problems. It includes training on Groundwater issues through a well-developed curriculum by Scientists and Trainers.
The Research and Consultancy assignments are being carried out by experts in different fields with long and wide-ranging experience. NEER is also drawing on the expertise in relevant subject matters from the experts of Academic and Research Institutions of National and International repute. Follow us on Facebook & Instagram.
