Which one of the following States of India is not covered by Food Fore...
Presently, there are 226 flood forecasting stations consisting of 166 level forecasting stations for villages and towns and 60 inflow forecasting stations for reservoirs/dams/barrages in the country.
Existing flood forecasting network covers 22 States / Union Territories and 19 major river basins / sub-basins in the country.
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Which one of the following States of India is not covered by Food Fore...
State Not Covered by Food Forecasting Stations of Central Water Commission
Introduction:
Central Water Commission (CWC) is a premier technical organization in the field of water resources in India. It is responsible for advising the Government of India on all matters related to water resources development, management, and conservation. One of the important functions of CWC is to set up Food Forecasting Stations (FFS) in various parts of the country to provide timely and accurate information on the water level, flow, and quality of rivers and other water bodies. This information is used by various agencies for planning and management of water resources, including agriculture.
State Not Covered:
The State of Himachal Pradesh is not covered by Food Forecasting Stations set up by the Central Water Commission. This is because the State has its own Department of Irrigation and Public Health, which is responsible for monitoring and managing the water resources in the State. The Department has set up its own network of weather stations, rain gauges, and river gauges to monitor the water level, flow, and quality of rivers and other water bodies in the State. The Department also provides regular updates on the availability of water for irrigation, drinking, and other uses to the farmers and other stakeholders.
Other States Covered:
The Central Water Commission has set up Food Forecasting Stations in all other States of India, including Rajasthan, Jammu and Kashmir, and Tripura. These stations provide real-time data on the water level, flow, and quality of rivers and other water bodies, which is used for preparing flood forecasts, drought assessments, and water allocation plans.
Conclusion:
In conclusion, the State of Himachal Pradesh is not covered by Food Forecasting Stations set up by the Central Water Commission, as the State has its own Department of Irrigation and Public Health, which is responsible for monitoring and managing the water resources in the State. The Central Water Commission has set up Food Forecasting Stations in all other States of India, including Rajasthan, Jammu and Kashmir, and Tripura.