NITI weighs discontinuing a key water report that was launched 5 years ago.
Composite Water Management Index (CWMI)
Launched by: NITI Aayog in June 2018.
The CWMI report is a critical assessment of states’ water management.
Collaboration of Ministries
Three ministries: Water Resources, Drinking Water & Sanitation, and Rural Development, worked together to create the CWMI report.
Current Status
In May, 2023, NITI Aayog sought the Union Ministry of Jal Shakti’s perspective on the Index’s “use and applicability.”
The Ministry has yet to respond, and the third and fourth editions of the report await release.
Importance of CWMI
Provides insights into India’s water management challenges by ranking states based on their water management efficiency across various parameters.
Raises awareness about the water crisis in the country and fosters “competitive and cooperative federalism.”
Promotes effective water resource management and collaboration among states.
Establishes benchmarks for state-level water management performance, aiding progress measurement and improvement initiatives.
Recent Report Findings (2019-20)
Top-Performing States
Gujarat Leads
The report for 2019-20 reveals that Gujarat is the top-performing state, consistently improving year by year.
Following closely are Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh in terms of water management performance.
State Performance Changes
Rajasthan’s Remarkable Leap
Rajasthan made a significant leap, advancing nine positions upward from 2017-18 to the fiscal year 2019-20.
On the other hand, Goa dropped from the fourth position in 2017-18 to the tenth position in 2019-20, and Punjab also experienced a decline in its ranking during this period.
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