Understanding and Implementation of National Water Policy of India - 2012

This paper attempts to critically evaluate the strengths and limitations of the National Water Policy 2012 (NWP 2012) and discuss various water related issues confronting a variety of agro-economic and morphological zones in different regions in India. It offers a set of recommendations and possible actions which could lead to a more effective and timely implementation not only of NWP 2012 but also for the other policies in water sector reforms in future.