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If you have access to the internet, visit www.aponline.gov.in and learn more about Andhra Pradesh WALTA Act.

The Andhra Pradesh water, land and trees act 2002 has been framed to promote water conservation, enhance tree cover and regulate ground and surface water in the state.

Under this act, authority is set to promote the notion.


The functions of the authority are:


1. Promote water conservation and tree cover in the state.


2. Regulate exploitation of groundwater.


3. Advise the government on taking measures for the conservation.


4. Strengthen public participation.


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