Country Quote by Ram Nath Kovind
“The government can build institutional infrastructure to address the paradox of floods and calamities in some parts of the country, and water scarcity in other parts.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: National Water Policy Address, India, 2022
Governments must develop infrastructure that simultaneously manages flood risks and water scarcity across regions.
In simple terms: Build systems for both floods and droughts.
Key Takeaway
Plan integrated water solutions.
Themes
policy
infrastructure
environment
Mood
serious
urgent
Type
policy
strategic
When to use this quote
- urban planning
- regional development
- emergency preparedness
- agricultural policy
Key Concepts
risk management
resource allocation
climate adaptation
Questions to Reflect On
- What trade‑offs are inevitable?
- How to prioritize investments?
A Different Perspective
Competing priorities may limit resources.
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