Draft National Water Framework Bill - Graded Pricing System

Q.  Which of the following is/are true regarding Draft National Water Framework Bill?

1) The proposed law wants to introduce a “graded pricing system” for domestic water supply.
2) Draft also says it would be the “duty” of everyone to strive towards reducing their “water footprint”.
- Published on 16 Aug 16

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2

ANSWER: Both 1 and 2
 
  • The proposed law wants to introduce a “graded pricing system” for domestic water supply, with full cost recovery pricing for high-income groups, “affordable pricing” for middle-income, and a “certain quantum of free supply” to the poor.
  • Alternatively, a minimal quantum of water may be supplied free to all.
  • Draft also says it would be the “duty” of everyone to strive towards reducing their “water footprint”.

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