DYNAMIC GROUNDWATER RESOURCES ASSESSMENT, 2025

CGWB

The annual Dynamic Ground Water Resource assessment for 2025 has been completed by Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) in coordination with State Governments. The total Annual Ground Water Recharge in the country is 448.52 Billion Cubic Meter (BCM) and the Annual Extractable Ground Water Resources is estimated as 407.75 BCM. The total Annual Ground Water Extraction has been assessed as 247.22 BCM, with the Stage of Ground Water Extraction (SoE) at 60.63% for the country as a whole. Assessment Units (AUs) are categorised based on SoE: ‘Safe’ (less than 70%),…

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Boosting Water, Sanitation, and Sustainability: Key Investments in the 2025-26 Budget

The 2025-26 budget reaffirms the Indian government’s strong focus on enhancing water resources, sanitation, and sustainability through substantial investments in critical programs: These initiatives not only cater to immediate water-intensive sectors but also contribute to environmental sustainability and rural prosperity, positioning the water, wastewater, and solid waste industries for significant growth. The 2025-26 budget is poised to drive eco-friendly, safe, and efficient industrial development across key sectors. By NP Singh, Sales Leader for India at MANN+HUMMEL, Specializing in Water and Membrane Solutions

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