Prelims: (Environment + CA)
Mains: (GS 2 – Government Policies & Interventions; GS 3 – Environment) |
Why in the News?
The Ministry of Jal Shakti will host the Vision for Sujalam Bharat Summit 2025 in New Delhi, aimed at creating a unified, action-oriented framework for national water security and sustainable water governance.
About the Sujalam Bharat Summit 2025
Origin
- The Summit was initiated in alignment with the Prime Minister’s vision of convening platforms that integrate Central and State officers, including field-level functionaries.
- It seeks to strengthen cooperation across all administrative levels.
Objective
- To accelerate water sustainability in India through:
- Evidence-based policy design
- Sectoral reforms
- Cooperative federalism
- Improved implementation pathways in water resource management
Scope
The Summit focuses on six critical thematic pillars:
- Rejuvenation of Rivers & Springs : Wetland restoration, catchment protection, riverine ecosystems, community-led river stewardship.
- Greywater Management : Circular water use, pricing reforms, nature-based solutions, septage and wastewater treatment.
- Technology-Driven Water Management : AI-enabled monitoring, precision agriculture, micro-irrigation, pipeline leak detection systems.
- Water Conservation : Aquifer recharge, revival of traditional water bodies, LiFE-aligned behavioural change for responsible water use.
- Sustainable Drinking Water Supply : Climate-resilient infrastructure, source sustainability, community-led operations and maintenance.
- Community Engagement : Empowering PRIs, SHGs, and urban/rural local bodies to ensure long-term sustainability of water assets.
National Priorities Identified
The Ministry has synthesized inputs from various stakeholders into five strategic national priorities:
- Source Sustainability
- Groundwater Recharge Enhancement
- Modern & Nature-Based Water Solutions
- Strengthened Community Institutions
- Inter-Departmental Convergence for Water Security
Significance
- Adopts a whole-of-government approach, bridging policymakers, experts, and field implementers.
- Designed to convert national strategies into effective, on-ground action.
- Aims to accelerate India’s journey toward a Sujalam (clean, water-secure) and Sustainable Bharat, supporting climate resilience and long-term water availability.
FAQs
1. Who is organising the Sujalam Bharat Summit 2025?
The Ministry of Jal Shakti.
2. What is the core aim of the Summit?
To develop a national water security framework through evidence-based policies and cooperative federalism.
3. What are the key thematic areas covered?
River rejuvenation, greywater management, tech-driven water solutions, conservation, drinking water systems, and community engagement.
4. What national priorities were identified?
Source sustainability, groundwater recharge, modern/nature-based solutions, community institutions, and departmental convergence.
5. Why is the Summit significant?
It links policy formulation with implementation, advancing the goal of a Sujalam and Sustainable Bharat.
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