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Question: Suggest Measures to Solve the Problem Arising out of the change in the Ground Water Scenario of India.
- January 18, 2023
- Posted by: Pallavi Singh
- Category: Blog
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Answer:
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!As per the UNESCO world water development report, India is thelargest extractor of ground water in the world, which isapprox. 25%of the global ground water extraction.
Why dependency on ground water is more?
- Because of easily availability and accessibility.
- Lack of rules and regulation.
- No monsoon water storage management.
- Increased in the Unplanned Urbanisation.
- Agricultural dependency more on ground water because other option is not easily available. For instance, 89% of ground water exploited by agriculture.
Initiatives by the Government of India:
Jal Shakti Abhiyan: This was 100 days campaign to aware people to recharge ground water.
Master Plan for artificial recharge to ground water: In this plan, construction of about 1.42 crore Rain water harvesting and artificial recharge structures in the Countryto harness 185 BCM.
Atal Bhujal Yojna: this plan is for sustainable management of groundwater with community participation.
Jal Jeevan Mission: under this mission, supply of 55 litres of water per person per day to every rural household through Functional Household Tap Connectionsby 2024.
Water Efficient Agriculture: Water-efficient irrigation systems like drip and sprinkler irrigation should be made mandatory.
Wastewater Management: Dual sewage system for grey water and black water and promoting reuse of the recycled water in agriculture and horticulture should be promoted.
Conclusion:Thus, whole of country approach is needed for the sustainable utilisation of ground water.