Bhu-Neer Portal

22.11.2024

Bhu-Neer Portal

Why in the news?   

Recently, the Hon'ble Minister of Jal Shakti, digitally launched the newly developed “Bhu-Neer” portal during the concluding ceremony of India Water Week 2024.

About Bhu-Neer Portal:

• It is an advanced portal developed by Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA), under the Ministry of Jal Shakti, in collaboration with the National Informatics Centre (NIC).
• It is for improved groundwater regulation across the country.

Features of the Bhu- Neer Portal:

• The portal will serve as a one-stop platform for managing and regulating groundwater resources, aimed at ensuring transparency, efficiency, and sustainability in groundwater usage.
• It is designed to provide comprehensive details regarding the legal framework governing groundwater extraction, regulations at the state and national levels.
• Its centralized database will allow users to access critical information on groundwater compliance, policies, and sustainable practices.
• The portal is developed with several user-friendly features to offer streamlined process flow to the project proponents seeking groundwater withdrawal permits.
• Having a simplified yet informative interface, and features like PAN based single Id system, NOC with QR code etc., “Bhu-Neer” marks a significant improvement over its previous version NOCAP.
• The portal is another step towards promoting Ease of Doing Business by making ground water regulation a seamless and faceless exercise.
• The portal is now live for public use and all project proponents can visit the portal for ground water withdrawal related queries, clarifications, tracking application status, payment of statutory charges.

                                                                Source: PIB

Consider the following statements regarding the Bhu-Neer Portal:

1. It has been developed by Central Ground Water Authority in collaboration with the National Informatics Centre.

2. It is designed to provide comprehensive details regarding the legal framework governing groundwater extraction in India.

3.The portal will serve as a one-stop platform for managing and regulating groundwater resources.

How many of the above statements are correct?

A.Only one

B.Only two

C.All three

D.None

Answer C