Groundwater Recharge and Depleting Reserves

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Makeshift arrangement for tapping groundwater in  Kalimpong, West Bengal.

Abstract: An unregulated and nonjudicial development of ground water in two decades or so has resulted in declining ground water levels. Suitable scientific management strategies need to be put in place for aquifer-wise management.

The authors are Former Commissioner,  Ministry of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation and Scientist, Central Ground Water Board, Govt. of India. mehta_1945@yahoo.co.in