“Bhu-Neer” Portal

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“Bhu-Neer” Portal 

Why in the news?

• The Hon'ble Minister of Jal Shakti, Shri C.R. Paatil digitally launched the newly developed “Bhu-Neer” portal  during the concluding ceremony of India Water Week 2024.

What is “Bhu-Neer” Portal ?

•  The “Bhu-Neer” 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), for improved groundwater regulation across the country.

Features:

•  This portal will serve as a one-stop platform for managing and regulating groundwater resources, aimed at ensuring transparency, efficiency, and sustainability in groundwater usage.
• 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.
• “Bhu-Neer” features includes PAN based single ID system and NOC with QR code.
• The “Bhu-Neer” portal, is another step towards promoting the Hon’ble Prime Minister's vision of Ease of Doing Business by making ground water regulation a seamless and faceless exercise.