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Bhu-Neer Portal
- 23 Nov 2024
- 2 min read
The Ministry of Jal Shakti during the 8th India Water Week-2024 launched the “Bhu-Neer” portal, a significant initiative aimed at enhancing groundwater regulation in India.
- About: The Bhu-Neer portal was developed by the Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA) under the Ministry of Jal Shakti in collaboration with the National Informatics Centre (NIC).
- It aims to improve groundwater regulation, ensuring transparency, efficiency, and sustainability in groundwater usage.
- Key Features: The Portal has a centralised database for groundwater compliance and policies, enhancing the Ease of Doing Business by simplifying groundwater regulation.
- User-friendly interface with a Permanent Account Number-based single ID system.
- NOC (No Objection Certificate) generation with QR code for streamlined processes.
- CGWA has been constituted under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 to regulate and control the development and management of groundwater resources in the country.
- NIC, established in 1976, is a key builder of e-Government applications and promoter of digital opportunities for sustainable development under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).
Read more: Protecting Our Groundwater: A Priority for a Sustainable Future
