Niti Aayog to launch Composite Water Management Index

Government think-tank Niti Aayog today said it has prepared the Composite Water Management Index as a useful tool to assess and improve the performance in efficient management of water resources.

It further said that this index is an attempt to inspire states and UTs towards efficient and optimal utilisation of water and recycling thereof with a sense of urgency.

In view of limitations on availability of water resources and rising demand for water, Niti Aayog said, "sustainable management of water resources has acquired critical importance."