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Discuss the major challenges and opportunities in the management of water resources in India. How can sustainable practices be implemented to address these challenges?
over the past 75 years, the annual water availability per person has declined by 75% from 6,042 cubic meters in 1947 to 1486 cubic meters in 2021. challenges 1. Indian agrarian economy, heavily depend on groundwater for irrigation, consists of nearly 60% of population, ex. Punjab, haryana. 2. prevalRead more
over the past 75 years, the annual water availability per person has declined by 75% from 6,042 cubic meters in 1947 to 1486 cubic meters in 2021.
challenges
1. Indian agrarian economy, heavily depend on groundwater for irrigation, consists of nearly 60% of population, ex. Punjab, haryana.
2. prevalent water intensive crops like rice & sugarcane.
3. No proper waste water management system. (Indian capability is less than 30% CPCB report)
4. Governance challenges – ex. Cauvery river water dispute.
Opportunities
1. River linking projects
2. adaptation of less water intensive crops like millets
3. Sustainable use of groundwater
4. Enhancing public awareness ex. LIFE mission initiative
sustainable practices
moving towards sustainable water use moves us closer to achieving the SDG 6 : clean water and sanitation.
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