Practicing Success
Which of the following Indian state has adopted 'Water Budget' in April 2023 to tackle problem of summer water shortage? |
Karnataka Gujarat Telangana Kerala |
Kerala |
In a first, Kerala adopts Water Budget to tackle problem of summer water shortage: An abundance of rivers, streams, backwaters and a good amount of rainfall contribute to the lush greenery in Kerala, many parts of which yet face acute water scarcity when it comes to the summers. And this has led to the state adopting a Water Budget — the first of its kind in the country. The details of the first phase of the Water Budget in the state covering 94 grama panchayats in 15 block panchayats were unveiled by Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan in April 2023. |