Rising consumption, deteriorating water quality and inadequate governance in India may account for Water Crisis by 2050
posted by Gange
on Mon, 04/22/2013 - 08:36
According to a report published by Grail Research (2009) , In India groundwater depletion has started affecting most of the river basins which support agriculture in different states. 'By 2050…..Groundwater level in the Ganges basin ( which provides water to UP) is projected to deplete by 50-75% Groundwater levels in the Krishna, Kaveri and Godavari basins (which provide water to Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and AP) are projected to deplete by ~50%' . To read the full article at source please explore the link http://www.grailresearch.com/pdf/ContenPodsPdf/Water-The_India_Story.pdf.
Ganga facts
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The ganga is a life supporting system and it's well being will determine quality of life of millions of people living along places along its bank. The conflicting intersts of modern society is responsible for its pollution and other ecological problems.The Ganges provides countless benifits to us ranging from food to salvation. It is duty of everyone of protect this National river of India. Well being of the Ganga is an absolute indicator of environmental well being of India. |