India, Oct. 27 -- The Maharashtra government has appointed a study group headed by retired water resources department secretary Dr Sanjay Belsare to prepare a comprehensive water management plan for the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) up to 2051. The group has been asked to submit its report within three months.

The state water resources department issued a government resolution (GR) on Monday stating that the plan is needed to meet the region's growing water demand and ensure a sustainable water supply over the next 25 years.

The study group will include representatives of civic bodies in Mumbai, Thane, Navi Mumbai and Kalyan-Dombivli, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA), the Maharashtra Industrial Development...