BHU-NEER Portal

• Launched: 2024 by Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA), Ministry of Jal Shakti.

• Purpose:

  • Provide a streamlined, transparent, and efficient system for regulation of groundwater development and management.

  • Enable online filing and processing of No Objection Certificate (NOC) applications for groundwater abstraction.

• Coverage: Available in 19 States/UTs where CGWA regulates groundwater.

• Users: Industries, infrastructure projects, and mining projects (as per Groundwater Guidelines, 24 Sept 2020).

Key Features:

• Eligibility Checker – know eligibility before applying.

• Online Charges Calculator – for application fee estimation.

• Query Module – one-to-one interaction with CGWA officials.

• Real-time SMS & Email Alerts – on application status.

• PAN-based Single ID System – easy access and integration with payment gateways.

• QR code-enabled NOCs – secure and verifiable.

Significance:

• Supports sustainable groundwater management by curbing indiscriminate extraction.

• Enforces water conservation measures like rooftop rainwater harvesting and sewage treatment plants.

• Facilitates compliance monitoring with 2020 guidelines.

Awareness & Outreach:

• Launched by Minister of Jal Shakti with national publicity.

• Workshops with chambers of commerce and Public Interaction Programmes (PIPs) to promote adoption.