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Source– This post is based on the article “Union Minister For Jal Shakti Releases Dynamic Ground Water Resource Assessment Report For The Country For The Year 2023.” published on “PIB” on 1st December 2023.
Why in the News?
The Union Minister of Jal Shakti has released the Dynamic Ground Water Resource Assessment Report for the entire country for the year 2023.
What is Dynamic Ground Water Resource Assessment Report?
1. Aim– To determine the prevailing status of groundwater resources and the impact of ongoing groundwater management practices.
2. Conducted jointly by Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) and States/UTs.
3. Previously carried out in 1980, 1995, 2004, 2009, 2011, 2013, 2017, 2020 and 2022
What are the Highlights of Dynamic Ground Water Resource Assessment Report 2023?
1. Increase in ground water recharge: Total annual ground water recharge is 449.08 billion cubic meters (BCM), marking an increase of 11.48 BCM compared to 2022.
2. Increase in annual ground water extraction: Total annual ground water extraction for the entire country is 241.34 BCM.
3. Decrease in stage of groundwater extraction level: Currently stands at 59.23%.
Note- Stage of groundwater extraction is a measure of annual ground water extraction for all uses (irrigation, industrial and domestic uses) over annual extractable ground water resource
4. Out of total 6553 assessment units–
– 736 units (11.23%) have been categorized as ‘Over-exploited’ (where the annual ground water extraction is more than annual extractable ground water resource), witnessing a decline.
– 4793 units categorized as ‘Safe’
What are the initiatives taken by government to improve ground water resources?
1. Atal Bhujal Yojana (Atal Jal): Its a Rs. 6000 crore Central Sector Scheme, undertaken with World Bank assistance, for ensuring sustainable management of ground water resources.
2. Jal Shakti Abhiyan (JSA): Launched in 2019, it aims to promote water conservation and water resource management in 256 water stressed districts in the country through targeted interventions
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