In India, who is the Chairman of the National Water Resources Council?

Prime Minister

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Minister of Water Resources

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Minister of Environment and Forests

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Minister of Science and Technology

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Solution

The correct option is A Prime Minister
National Water Resources Council was set up by the Government of India in March 1983. The Prime Minister is the Chairman, Union Minister of Water Resources is the Vice-Chairman, and Minister of State for Water Resources, concerned Union Ministers/ Ministers of State, Chief Ministers of all States & Lieutenant Governors/ Administrators of the Union Territories are the Members. Secretary, Ministry of Water Resources is the Secretary of the Council.

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