The discourse on sustainable water management in the Indian context is incomplete without the mention of groundwater. Historically, our country and its population relied on surface water sources (rivers, ponds, […]
Only one-fifth of Haryana has sufficient Groundwater
Due to overuse of groundwater, water table in 86 blocks of Haryana is either critical or overexploited. CHANDIGARH: Due to overuse of groundwater, water table in 86 blocks of Haryana […]
Rainwater harvesting gains ground, residents launch awareness drive
Hit by four consecutive droughts, some residents of the city have come together to install a variety of rainwater harvesting systems in their respective homes and private townships. Aurangabad: Hit […]
Arsenic and fluoride in groundwater: NGT issues notices to 24 states, 4 UTs
The National Green Tribunal has issued notices to 24 states and four Union Territories in a matter regarding the presence of arsenic and fluoride in groundwater. Photo Credit: Newsonradar The […]
What is the state of groundwater in India?
India’s groundwater is not in a very good state. The annual recharge of water is far less than what is consumed. The situation is more alarming in urban areas due […]
Bengaluru faces groundwater depletion
Rapid urbanisation, agricultural practices, and lack of effective policies contribute to a concerning decline in groundwater levels. The recent groundwater level fluctuation report by the Karnataka Groundwater Directorate has highlighted […]
Rainwater harvesting changed lives of farmers in a Rajasthan village; here is how
Groundwater in Jagsa village, Barmer was depleting; now the thriving village is known for pomegranate farming Jagsa village in Rajasthan’s Barmer district is an excellent example of how a village […]
NGT asks Center, states, UTs to respond to issue of depleting groundwater levels in India
According to a report, the entire northwestern region of India is anticipated to face critically low groundwater availability by 2025. The National Green Tribunal (NGT) recently took suo motu cognisance of a […]
Groundwater situation: Levels fell in most wells in 2017-18
In states like Delhi, Rajasthan, Telangana and Tamil Nadu, the number of wells having groundwater at greater depth have increased according to a government report A Persian Wheel system used […]
Groundwater depletion in Haryana a cause of serious concern
Annual groundwater withdrawal in Haryana is 137% of its annual extractable groundwater resources. Out of the 141 blocks in Haryana, 85 have reached the red category level. Water-intensive paddy cultivation […]