The Government published new information on water-scarce districts, designating 193 areas as over-exploited, critical, or semi-critical
What are They?
Areas where groundwater usage surpasses replenishment or where water supply is alarmingly scarce.
Categorized by the Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) as:
Exploited excessively (102 districts)
Crucial (22 districts)
Semi-critical (69 regions)
Trends in India:
Escalating Stress: Growing urbanization, farming, and industrial needs have intensified water stress.
Geographic Distribution: Regions such as Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka experience the most significant stress.
Jal Shakti Abhiyan (2019–2025): A mission-driven initiative targeting water-scarce and high-priority districts with themes such as “Catch the Rain” and “Nari Shakti se Jal Shakti.”
Importance:
Drinking Water Safety: Shields both rural and urban communities from deficits.
Climate Adaptation: Enhances ability to withstand droughts and unpredictable rainfall.
Policy Planning: Supplies data for Jal Jeevan Mission, Atal Bhujal Yojana, and SDG-6 (Clean Water and Sanitation).
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