Beyond the Tap: Groundwater Depletion, Jal Jeevan Mission Progress, and Community Water Governance
For a nation where 85% of rural drinking water depends on groundwater, depletion presents a structural threat to India's water security. This report analyzes CGWB extraction data, Jal Jeevan Mission source sustainability, traditional water harvesting revivals, and scientific water budgeting under Atal Bhujal Yojana.