Bhu-Neer Portal | 23 Nov 2024

Source: PIB

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).