Consider the following statements about the Central Ground Water Board:

1. It is a statutory body formed under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.

2. It provides scientific inputs for the management of ground water resources.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The Central Ground Water Board (CGWB), a subordinate office under the Ministry of Jal Shakti, is the National Apex Agency entrusted with the responsibilities of providing scientific inputs for management, exploration, monitoring, assessment, augmentation and regulation of ground water resources of the country.

The Ministry of Jal Shakti is a ministry under the Government of India, which was formed in May, 2019. This was formed by merging of two ministries: The Ministry of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation and The Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation.