The National Water Academy (NWA) is a premier institution for training and capacity building in the field of water resources development and management in India. It is under the Central Water Commission (CWC), Ministry of Jal Shakti, Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, Government of India. The academy is situated in Pune, Maharashtra.
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Asked in UPSC NDA 1 2019 · Topic: Tertiary Sector (Infrastructure Services: Transport, Logistics, Communication and their role in economic development)
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