India, Dec. 4 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

Water being a State subject, sustainable development and management of water and groundwater resources is primarily the responsibility of the State Governments. However, the Central Government facilitates the efforts of the State Governments by way of technical and financial assistance through its various schemes and projects.

The major steps taken by the Government in this direction, including in the states of Bihar and Maharashtra, are provided below:

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