Context
With climate change now a reality, ecological experts should come up with multiple solutions to ensure that rainwater is effectively harvested and dependence on groundwater is reduced.
I. Groundwater Issue in India:
II. What Constitutes an Illegal Borewell?
III. The Commercialization Threat
IV. Regulatory Measures and Crackdown
V. Urbanization and Water Demand
VI. The Looming Water Crisis
VII. Depleting Aquifers: A Long-Term Concern
Sponge Cities The concept of "Sponge Cities" has emerged as an innovative and sustainable approach to urban development, particularly in managing water resources. A Sponge City employs strategies to effectively capture, store, and utilize rainwater, mimicking the natural characteristics of a sponge. Case Study: Shanghai in China and Copenhagen in Denmark
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VIII. Climate Change Imperative
Central Water Commission Report Highlights Urgent Groundwater Concerns In a recent report by the Central Water Commission, alarming findings shed light on the precarious state of groundwater in various regions across the country. Some of the highlights of the report is provided below
The report underscores the urgent need for comprehensive water management strategies to address the imminent crisis.
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Future Directions
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