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KOCHI: In the wake of over-exploitation of ground water and sand mining in the state, the Ground Water Scientist

Inordinate delay in implementation of the Himachal Pradesh Groundwater (Regulation and Control of Development and Management) Act is leading to over exploitation of groundwater resources in some highly stressed areas.

LUCKNOW: In order to save fast depleting ground water reserves, UP government is contemplating to introduce a permit system for the bulk users and a self regulation mechanism for residential colonies using deep bore pumps.

Dipping Groundwater Levels Prompt Administration Move
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Shimla: Groundwater resources in some highly stressed areas are being overexploited even after the enactment of the Himachal Pradesh Groundwater (Regulation and Control of Development and Management) Act because of the failure of the government to notify such areas.

New Delhi: These are essential in places where there is no piped water supply, says DJB CEO Ramesh Negi

Groundwater authority removed checks on water extraction revised guidelines of the Central Groundwater Authority, or cgwa, allowing sinking of bore wells in overexploited areas have not only disturbed critics but also worried states. On November 17, the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi met officials of the central authority responsible for monitoring and conserving groundwater in India.

NEW DELHI: Delhi BJP president Harsh Vardhan on Thursday demanded that the Lieutenant-Governor cancel the order banning withdrawal of groundwater and said ideally the decision on this issue should have been taken after the formation of the new Government in Delhi.