“The program targets potable and industrial groundwater for activities meant to prospect, explore, determine and register water resources,” according to the annex of a draft government decision drawn up by the Economy Ministry.
All information obtained following the research will be put at the disposal of the National Agency for Mineral Resources, which will further auction off for concession the geological perimeters with groundwater reserves.
The program will be financed both by companies operating in the sector and from the state budget.