The problem is many fold. The ...
Published by Yogesh Agrawal, Director (retired), Minor irrigation schemes, Water Resources Department at Govt of Rajasthan
The problem is many fold. The maximum extraction of ground water is for irrigating the crops by farmers. The supply of water using dams and canals should be increased. The cultivators must be encouraged to grow less water consumptive crops and also delivery systems must be improved to carry water efficiently. The saving of water, less utilization by major sectors and encouraging use of purified waste water and reducing seepage losses in the dams and canals will help more availability of water. This will reduce dependence on ground water. The ground water , where possible, must be replenished with fresh water.