IWP Thrust Areas


•     Promote use of low cost water saving technologies;

•     Encourage traditional methods of water conservation;

•     Support use of safe drinking water and effective sanitation methods;

•     Support gender mainstreaming in water management;

•     Promote water use efficiencies in urban areas and peri-urban areas especially amongst disadvantaged population;

•     Promote role of Women & Youth in Water Resources Management;

•     Create awareness on interconnectedness between water and climate change;

•     Strengthen area water partnerships for resolving local water-related issues;

•     Foster cooperation among Water User Associations/ Water User Groups/ Water Regulatory Authorities at district and State level for planning and managing river basins through participatory approach; and, 

•     Contribute in policy advocacy on efficient water governance.