Minister C. R. Paatil Checks Water Resources Department's Progress

Prelims-testable facts

• 01The Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation is headed by the Union Minister for Jal Shakti, Shri C. R. Paatil.
• 02The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) is an implementing body of the Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation.
• 03The Central Water Commission (CWC) is one of the wings of the Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation.
• 04The Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) is also a wing of the Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation.
• 05The Union Minister emphasized the need for expeditious implementation of projects to avoid cost escalations and provide desired benefits to the public timely.
• 06The Union Minister directed officials to identify and resolve bottlenecks affecting the progress of projects speedily.
• 07The Union Minister stressed on the use of latest technology for hydrological modernization, making of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs), flood forecasting, and ground water management.
• 08The Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation has multiple wings and organizations, including the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG), Central Water Commission (CWC), and Central Ground Water Board (CGWB).

Trap alerts

• Most people think the Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation is a standalone ministry, but actually it is a department under the Ministry of Jal Shakti.
• Most people think the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) is the only implementing body of the Department, but actually it is one of the wings, along with the Central Water Commission (CWC) and Central Ground Water Board (CGWB).
• Most people think the Union Minister has the sole authority to implement projects, but actually he directs officials to identify and resolve bottlenecks and ensure timely completion.