Which of the following statements about the National Water Academy (NW

Which of the following statements about the National Water Academy (NWA) is/are correct?

  • 1. The primary objective of the NWA is to function as Centre of Excellence in training for in-service engineers from Central and State organiza- tions on various aspects of water resource planning.
  • 2. The NWA is located in New Delhi.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
This question was previously asked in
UPSC CDS-1 – 2018
Statement 1: The National Water Academy (NWA) is indeed a premier institution in India for training in-service engineers and professionals from Central and State government organizations, as well as from the private sector and NGOs, on various aspects of water resources development and management, including planning. This statement correctly describes a primary objective.
Statement 2: The National Water Academy (NWA) is located at Khadakwasla, Pune, Maharashtra, not New Delhi.
Therefore, Statement 1 is correct, and Statement 2 is incorrect.
– The NWA is India’s leading training institution for water resources professionals.
– Its location is important factual information.
The National Water Academy functions under the Central Water Commission (CWC), Ministry of Jal Shakti. It provides training programs, workshops, and seminars aimed at enhancing the skills and knowledge of water sector personnel to address the challenges of water resource management in India.
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