Keralam to Announce Water Policy by 2027
Kerala, which the report calls Keralam, plans to announce a new water policy by 2027. A water conclave is set for December. The plan covers dam safety reviews, mapping of water assets and efforts to secure central Jal Jeevan Mission funding. It also aims to make the Water Resources department and the Kerala Water Authority work more efficiently.
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Context: Jal Jeevan Mission is a central government scheme to bring piped water to rural homes, and states often rely on its central funds. Dam safety reviews matter because Kerala has many dams that need regular checks, especially during the monsoon.
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