Tag: Groundwater

Ground Water Resource Assessment 2020 conducted by the Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) in collaboration with States/UTs indicates that total groundwater extraction for domestic and industrial purposes accounts around 11% of total extraction (for all uses) in the country. Groundwater users are not required to register with local authorities. Further, as per regulation guidelines dated 24 Sep 2022 (notified by the Department) individual consumers in both rural and urban areas are exempted from seeking No Objection Certificate (NOC) from appropriate authority for extraction of groundwater for drinking and domestic uses. However, residential apartments and group ... Read more