Report of the Working Group on Rivers, Lakes and Aquifers in Environment and Forests for the Eleventh Five Year Plan(2007-2012)

Abstract

The increasing population along with associated development has played havoc with inland water resources globally and India is no exception. The water quality of surface water sources is a cause of grave concern. There is thus an urgent need of maintaining good level of water quality of surface and ground water resources. This realization by the Govt, of India, resulted in the formulation and implementation of Ganga Action Plan, Yamuna Action Plan and National River Conservation Plan and the National River Lake Conservation Plan. The biggest polluter of our water resources is the municipal wastewater, which finds access to surface water.