Water Management Archives - S M Sehgal Foundation https://www.smsfoundation.org/ufaq-category/water-management/ Mon, 06 Nov 2023 07:40:44 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 Why do we need water management in India? https://www.smsfoundation.org/ufaq/why-do-we-need-water-management-in-india/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=why-do-we-need-water-management-in-india https://www.smsfoundation.org/ufaq/why-do-we-need-water-management-in-india/#respond Mon, 06 Nov 2023 07:40:15 +0000 https://www.smsfoundation.org/?post_type=ufaq&p=9276 India consumes approximately 230 cubic kilometers of groundwater each year, representing more than a quarter of the global total and making it the world’s largest groundwater consumer. Of this extracted groundwater, roughly 90% is used for irrigation, supporting over 60% of the nation’s irrigated agricultural land. Water plays a pivotal role in India’s agriculture-dependent economy, … Continue reading "Why do we need water management in India?"

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]]> India consumes approximately 230 cubic kilometers of groundwater each year, representing more than a quarter of the global total and making it the world’s largest groundwater consumer. Of this extracted groundwater, roughly 90% is used for irrigation, supporting over 60% of the nation’s irrigated agricultural land. Water plays a pivotal role in India’s agriculture-dependent economy, significantly influencing productivity and sustainability.

However, unchecked groundwater extraction and insufficient replenishment have led to a significant decline in groundwater levels and a decline in water quality. The situation has been exacerbated by climate change, which brings irregular and heavy rainfall. Due to limited capacity for runoff storage, a significant amount of precious freshwater is lost to the sea. Additionally, rural areas lack adequate infrastructure for the safe disposal of wastewater, contributing to water resource contamination. This contamination poses serious health and hygiene risks.

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]]> https://www.smsfoundation.org/ufaq/why-do-we-need-water-management-in-india/feed/ 0 What are the important steps for water management? https://www.smsfoundation.org/ufaq/what-are-the-important-steps-for-water-management/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-are-the-important-steps-for-water-management https://www.smsfoundation.org/ufaq/what-are-the-important-steps-for-water-management/#respond Mon, 06 Nov 2023 07:39:32 +0000 https://www.smsfoundation.org/?post_type=ufaq&p=9275 Promotion of safe drinking water Promoting soil conservation Water resource augmentation Rooftop rainwater harvesting WASH are some steps highlighted by the leading rural development NGO in India dedicated to enhancing water management in the country.

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  • Promotion of safe drinking water
  • Promoting soil conservation
  • Water resource augmentation
  • Rooftop rainwater harvesting
  • WASH

    • are some steps highlighted by the leading rural development NGO in India dedicated to enhancing water management in the country.

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    ]]>     https://www.smsfoundation.org/ufaq/what-are-the-important-steps-for-water-management/feed/ 0     How can we improve water management in India? https://www.smsfoundation.org/ufaq/how-can-we-improve-water-management-in-india/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-can-we-improve-water-management-in-india https://www.smsfoundation.org/ufaq/how-can-we-improve-water-management-in-india/#respond Mon, 06 Nov 2023 06:41:09 +0000 https://www.smsfoundation.org/?post_type=ufaq&p=9271 Water resource augmentation Rooftop rainwater harvesting Promotion of safe drinking water WASH Promoting soil conservation are a few ways highlighted by the top rural development NGO in India, working towards improving Water Management in India.

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  • Water resource augmentation
  • Rooftop rainwater harvesting
  • Promotion of safe drinking water
  • WASH
  • Promoting soil conservation

    • are a few ways highlighted by the top rural development NGO in India, working towards improving Water Management in India.

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    ]]>     https://www.smsfoundation.org/ufaq/how-can-we-improve-water-management-in-india/feed/ 0     Who manages water in India? https://www.smsfoundation.org/ufaq/who-manages-water-in-india/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=who-manages-water-in-india https://www.smsfoundation.org/ufaq/who-manages-water-in-india/#respond Mon, 06 Nov 2023 06:39:27 +0000 https://www.smsfoundation.org/?post_type=ufaq&p=9270 The Department of Water Resources, River Development, and Ganga Rejuvenation (DoWR, RD & GR) primarily focuses on establishing policy directives and initiatives aimed at the growth, preservation, and efficient management of water as a valuable national asset.

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    ]]>     The Department of Water Resources, River Development, and Ganga Rejuvenation (DoWR, RD & GR) primarily focuses on establishing policy directives and initiatives aimed at the growth, preservation, and efficient management of water as a valuable national asset.

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    ]]>     https://www.smsfoundation.org/ufaq/who-manages-water-in-india/feed/ 0     What is the current situation of water management in India? https://www.smsfoundation.org/ufaq/what-is-the-current-situation-of-water-management-in-india/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-is-the-current-situation-of-water-management-in-india https://www.smsfoundation.org/ufaq/what-is-the-current-situation-of-water-management-in-india/#respond Mon, 06 Nov 2023 06:34:13 +0000 https://www.smsfoundation.org/?post_type=ufaq&p=9267 In India, just 8% of the groundwater extracted is meant for drinking purposes, while the majority, around 12%, is utilized for industrial needs. The Composite Water Management Index, a report by NITI Aayog, has raised concerns about India’s water crisis, highlighting that over 600 million individuals are currently grappling with severe water shortages.

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    ]]>     In India, just 8% of the groundwater extracted is meant for drinking purposes, while the majority, around 12%, is utilized for industrial needs. The Composite Water Management Index, a report by NITI Aayog, has raised concerns about India’s water crisis, highlighting that over 600 million individuals are currently grappling with severe water shortages.

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