Over-exploitation of groundwater must stop -A Narayanamoorthy

-The Hindu Business Line

The situation is alarming. Cultivation costs are increasing and the quality of water is deteriorating

Groundwater has become the major source of water in most countries today. It currently contributes to about half of the world’s total drinking water , 40 per cent of agricultural needs and one-third of industrial demand. The contribution of groundwater in India is much higher than the world average. Is groundwater exploitation in India within safe limits?

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