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Ecology & Environment
Pradeep Kumar

27/07/21 11:30 AM IST

Study on Water Scarcity

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Water being a State subject, steps for augmentation, conservation and efficient management of water resources are primarily undertaken by the respective State Governments.

Details of the study
  • In order to supplement the efforts of the State Governments, Central Government provides technical and financial assistance to them through various schemes and programmes.
  • The study "Reassessment of Water Availability in India using Space Inputs" has been carried out by Central Water Commission (CWC) in 2019.
  • As per the study, the average annual water resources of the 20 basins of the country has been assessed as 1999.20 Billion Cubic Meters (BCM).
  • The average annual water availability of any region or country is largely dependent upon hydro-meteorological and geological factors.
  • Water Extraction is more than Annual Extractable Ground Water Resource.
  • 270 units have been categorized as 'Critical', 1057 units as 'Semi-Critical', 4427 units as 'Safe' and 97 units as 'Saline'.
Source: PIB

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