水利部：“十四五”期间全国用水总量实现零增长

Core Viewpoint - During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, despite an average economic growth rate of 5.5%, the total water consumption in the country achieved zero growth [1][2] Group 1: Water Resource Management - The Ministry of Water Resources emphasizes a priority on water conservation, implementing strict management measures to optimize water resource usage [1] - Key actions include promoting water-saving initiatives in major industries, enhancing irrigation modernization, and implementing comprehensive water-saving measures in the Yellow River basin and the South-to-North Water Diversion project [1] - By 2024, water consumption per unit of GDP and per unit of industrial added value is expected to decrease by 17.7% and 23.6% respectively compared to 2020 [1] Group 2: Policy and Institutional Framework - The establishment of the strictest water resource management system is underway, including a rigid constraint mechanism for water resources [2] - A comprehensive water-saving policy framework has been developed across agriculture, industry, and urban areas, transitioning water usage from extensive to efficient [2] - The national water quota system has been largely established, with groundwater control indicators set for 31 provinces, and electronic management of water extraction permits has been fully promoted [2]