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Q38 (CDS-I/2018) Polity & Governance › Constitutional & Statutory Bodies › Regulatory statutory bodies Answer Verified

Which of the following statements about the National Water Academy (NWA) is/are correct? 1. The primary objective of the NWA is to function as Centre of Excellence in training for in-service engineers from Central and State organizations on various aspects of water resource planning. 2. The NWA is located in New Delhi. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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The National Water Academy (NWA) was established by the Ministry of Jal Shakti (formerly Ministry of Water Resources) under the Central Water Commission. Its primary objective is to function as a Centre of Excellence in training for in-service engineers from both Central and State organizations, focusing on various aspects of water resource planning, development, and management. While the provided snippets discuss general water policy and the Water Act [1], institutional records confirm that the NWA is not located in New Delhi; rather, it is situated in Khadakwasla, Pune, Maharashtra. Statement 1 is correct as it accurately describes the academy's role in capacity building for water resource professionals. Statement 2 is incorrect because the academy's headquarters and campus are in Pune, not the national capital. Therefore, only the first statement is accurate.

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  1. [1] Geography of India ,Majid Husain, (McGrawHill 9th ed.) > Chapter 3: The Drainage System of India > THE NATIONAL WATER POLICY 2012 > p. 45
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