Press Information Bureau
Government of India
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Ministry of Water Resources BACKGROUNDER
Role of Women in Water Resources Management
New Delhi: September 3, 2009
Role of women in water resources management and conservation has been duly recognized. The National Water Policy 2002 while stressing on participatory approach in water resources management, specifically provides for necessary legal and institutional changes to be made at various levels for the purpose of ensuring appropriate role for women.
In pursuance of the provisions in the National Water Policy 1987 (and also 2002), farmers are to be involved progressively in various aspects of management of irrigation systems, particularly in water distribution and collection of water charges. The Ministry of Water Resources, while issuing guidelines in April, 1987 specifically emphasized that the States consider representation of women in the Water Users' Associations (WUAs). As a consequence, many States have amended their Irrigation Acts or come out with Specific Acts on Participatory Irrigation Management. Some of the State Governments have taken initiatives and have made specific provisions for women's participation.
Considering the importance of women in terms of their numerical strength and the significant contribution they make to the agricultural labour force, there is a need to encourage participation of women in greater strength. Water Users' Associations can contribute significantly in this regard and bring in a new culture among the water users.
Be it men or women, all farm owners in Madhya Pradesh have been attempted to be made rightful members of the outlet committees. Efforts have also been made to ensure that where there are no women members, at least one woman from the area must be taken even if she is not a land owner. Further at least one woman shall be nominated to the Governing Body of the Association.
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Press Information Bureau
Government of India
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Ministry of Railways
K.H.Muniyappa condoles the demise of Dr.Y.S.R. Reddy
New Delhi: September 3, 2009
The Minister of State for Railways Shri K.H.Muniyappa has expressed deep grief at the sudden and untimely demise of the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Dr. Y.S.R. Reddy.
In his condolence message, Shri Muniyappa said that Dr. Reddy was the dynamic Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh who with his rich administrative experience, turned round the economy of the State. Shri Muniyappa said that Dr. Reddy had a solution to every problem which made him a man of masses and had a huge continent of followers not only in Andhra Pradesh but in the whole country. He said that with the demise of Dr. Reddy the nation has lost a dynamic statesman, a dedicated soldier, beacon of the generation and a guiding spirit to the youth of the country. The void created by his demise would be difficult to fill, Shri Muniyappa added.
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