Groundwater crisis, driven by over-extraction, pollution, and weak governance, threatens food and water security. While Atal Bhujal Yojana and NAQUIM signal a demand-side shift, long-term sustainability needs integrated governance, tech adoption, and rationalised farm-energy subsidies, as urged by the Mihir Shah Committee.
Click to View MoreIndia, the world’s largest groundwater user, faces a deepening crisis due to unchecked extraction, weak regulation, and distorted subsidies. Despite CGWA and Atal Bhujal Yojana, depletion persists. Sustainable solutions need demand-side management, stronger laws, and community-led, decentralised groundwater governance.
Click to View MoreThe Sujalam Bharat Summit 2025 seeks a unified national plan to tackle India’s water crisis. Led by the Jal Shakti Ministry, it sets five priorities across river revival, greywater use, and technology. A whole-of-government approach aims to fix governance gaps and scale community-driven solutions for water security.
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