Portal for groundwater regulation across the country launched
“Bhu-Neer” is an advanced portal developed by the Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA), under the Ministry of Jal Shakti, in collaboration with the National Informatics Centre (NIC).
“Bhu-Neer” is an advanced portal developed by the Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA), under the Ministry of Jal Shakti, in collaboration with the National Informatics Centre (NIC).
Chennai, a city frequently besieged by floods, has seen its civic bodies ramp up efforts to address the dual challenges of flooding and environmental degradation.
Various initiatives have been undertaken towards groundwater recharge and soil erosion control in Mayurbhanj.
"Both adults and children face significant health risks from consuming contaminated groundwater," the study said.
Despite significant advancements in groundwater management, West Bengal continues to grapple with considerable challenges.
Areas covered with concrete significantly affect the availability of groundwater.
The recent parliamentary elections witnessed political parties acknowledging environmental issues in their manifestos, yet their primary focus remained on immediate concerns like energy usage and pollution control.
As part of efforts to address the water woes in the city, the Kolkata Municipal Corporation is emphasising on increasing the number of treated water plants and minimizing dependence on groundwater.
The delegation also apprised the CM of modern technologies for recharging groundwater through rainwater & generating power from paddy stubble that can be put to use in Delhi.
One of the most eco-friendly and effective approaches for the conservation of groundwater is to plant trees.
