UPGWD’s Crusade Against Groundwater Depletion in Uttar Pradesh
UTTAR PRADESH GROUNDWATER DEPARTMENT (UPGWD)
In 1975, a separate department was established for the planned use, management, research, and exploration of groundwater sources in Uttar Pradesh which later in the year 1983 was renamed to ‘Ground Water Department’.
The main objective for establishing this department is to issue guidelines for research, management, and planning related to Ground Water Resources in the state and conduct study, assessment, planning, and development programs for Ground Water.
UPGWD issued its guidelines for issuance of Ground water withdrawal NOC dated 20th September 2020.
OBJECTIVES:
- To ensure regulated exploitation and optimum & judicious use of ground resources.
- To initiate a National program of aquifer mapping and aquifer-based management in the state in a planned way for overall groundwater management.
- To implement a groundwater recharge program on a large scale in an integrated manner and to bring over-exploited/critical blocks into the safe category in a time-bound manner.
- To effectively implement conjunctive use of surface water and groundwater.
- To promote efficient methods of water use in stressed areas.
- To prioritize the river basin/watershed approach in groundwater management planning and conservation.
- To identify polluted groundwater areas to ensure safe drinking water supplies.
- To implement groundwater conservation and recharging programs by the concerned departments through a participatory management approach in a coordinated and integrated manner.
- To make provisions of effective legal structures for groundwater management.
UPGWD Guidelines
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.
