GS Paper 3:
Syllabus: Conservation related issues.
Context:
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs(MoHUA) and the Government of Australia have signed an MoU for Technical Cooperation in urban water management.
Significance:
- The MoU will enable both India and Australia to learn about technological advancements gained by two nations in key areas of urban water security.
- It will promote exchange of learning, best practices and capacity building of institutions.
- It will also help promote cooperation between the two countries under Australia-India Water Security Initiative(AIWASI).
What is the Australia-India Water Security Initiative(AIWASI)?
AIWASI is a project Under South Asia Water Security Initiative (SAWASI) of Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), Australia.
- It aims to work towards the Water Sensitive City vision which is based on holistic management of the integrated water cycle.
- It will undertake investments that provide urban water services support to disadvantaged communities to access reliable, safe water and sanitation services.
AIWASI project is also a ‘living laboratory’ with multiple educational, social and environmental benefits like water literacy of students and the community, creation of green spaces etc.
InstaLinks:
Prelims Link:
- Australia –India water Security initiative (AIWASI).
- South Asia Water Security Initiative (SAWASI).
- The Water Sensitive City vision.
Mains Link:
Discuss the significance of the Australia –India water Security initiative (AIWASI).
Q. 5) Consider the following statements:
- Australia-India Water Security Initiative(AIWASI) is a project Under South Asia Water Security Initiative (SAWASI).
- It aims to work towards the Water Sensitive City vision.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
- 1 only.
- 2 only.
- Both.
- None.
Sources: the Hindu.
