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Water Acts and Rules

Maharashtra Board · Class 10 · Water Security

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Topics in Water Acts and Rules

1

Why Water Acts and Rules Are Needed

  • World population was 100 crore in 1750, 250 crore in 1950, and 500 crore in July 1987.
  • World population is predicted to be 800 crore in 2025 and 1000 crore in 2050.
  • 71% of the earth's surface is covered by water, but only 1% of fresh water is useful to plants and animals.
2

Major Water Disputes and Examples

  • Water disputes over water distribution are a category of water dispute.
  • Water conflict between Arab nations and Israel is an international water dispute.
  • Water disputes of the Nile river in Africa are an international water dispute.
3

Rohini River Water Dispute

  • The two towns on the banks of the river were Kapilvastu and Kolia.
  • Both towns used the river water for irrigation.
  • When rainfall decreased, a quarrel began over water use.
4

International Cooperation in Water Use

  • India and Bhutan established a United Council in 1979 for hydro-meteorological and flood estimation work.
  • 35 Hydro-meteorological centres have been established in Bhutan.
  • India-Bangladesh Joint River Commission started functioning in 1972.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Water management through laws, policies, disputes, and institutions

Need for water acts and rulesInternational water disputesWater disputes in IndiaAncient Rohini river disputeInternational cooperative agreementsGovernment irrigation policyGroundwater lawsWater pollution law

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