1. What is the government of Maharashtra’s initiative on water resources?
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Maharashtra Water Resources Regulatory Authority (MWRRA) is a Government of Maharashtra initiative founded in August 2005 and one of the key people is Mr. K.P. Bakshi as chairman. Administrative and legal reforms constitute broadly what is known as the Water Sector Reform. The institute is responsible for the regulation, allocation, management, and utilization of limited water resources in the state. The MWRRA was authorized to control and set water tariffs. All water regulation projects are abode to have clearance from MWRRA. This project could be from irrigation, industrial users, and urban and rural domestic consumers.
1. What is the government of Maharashtra’s initiative on water resources?
2. What is the function of MWRRA?
3. In which year MWRRA is formed and who is the key person?
4. Do you think MWRRA is authorized to set water tariffs? Kindly explain.
1 Answers
1. Maharashtra Water Resources Regulatory Authority (MWRRA) is an initiative taken by the government of Maharashtra.
2. The main function of MWRRA is as follows: It is responsible for the regulation, allocation, management, and utilization of limited water resources in the state of Maharashtra.
3. MWRRA is formed in August 2005 and the name of the key person is Mr. K.P. Bakshi who is the chairman.
4. Yes, MWRRA is authorized to control and set water tariffs. All water regulation projects are abode to have clearance from MWRRA. This project could be from irrigation, industrial users, and urban and rural domestic consumers.