Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) signed between India and Japan in the field of Water Resources

No: -- Dated: Mar, 23 2021

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi was apprised of the Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) signed between Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India and Water and Disaster Management Bureau, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism of Japan in the field of Water Resources.

Benefits:

This MoC was signed for development of a long-term cooperation in the field of Water and Delta management, and Water technology in order to increase the exchange of information, knowledge, technology and scientific allied experience, as well as implementation of joint projects between the two countries. 

This MoC will help in achieving water security, improved irrigation facility and sustainability in water resources development.

Courtesy – Press Information Bureau, Government of India