Difference between revisions of "India News - Groundwater"

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	August 24, 2015 As the largest user of groundwater in the world, can India become groundwater secure? Understanding scientific principles and spreading this knowledge among communities to design their water solutions could be an answer to tackling both groundwater crises and flood situations.
	August 17, 2015 Groundwater as Commons demonstrated in Mahbubnagar, Telangana Farmers agreed to pool their groundwater to create a water sharing network. Result? Crops were saved, irrigated area was doubled, and grain production increased by 240%!
	March 23, 2015 Punjab's groundwater crisis: A by-product of the govt's short sighted policies? As long as electricity is improperly priced and farmers get the MSP for rice, they will not take up maize cultivation. This will lead to further deterioration of groundwater.
	February 21, 2015 Groundwater resources race against time Development and urbanisation have already put pressure on groundwater resources in the fragile Himalayan region. So, what is the current status of groundwater resources of this unique region.
	January 19, 2015 Social regulation as a key to sustainable groundwater use While a knowledge-based approach to groundwater management improves awareness, it does not address issues of equity.