<p>New Delhi: The Centre on Thursday informed <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tags/lok-sabha">Lok Sabha</a> that about 73 per cent of wells monitored across the country recorded a rise in <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tags/groundwater">groundwater</a> levels in the 2025 post-monsoon period compared to the decadal mean between 2015-2024.</p><p>As per the annual assessment of dynamic groundwater resources conducted by the Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) in coordination with the state governments, data shows that total groundwater recharge has increased from 432 billion cubic metres (BCM) in 2017 to 448.52 BCM in 2025, Union Jal Shakti Minister C R Patil said in his written answer.</p><p>The minister added that the share of 'safe' assessment units has increased significantly from 62.6 percent to 73.14 per cent, while the proportion of over-exploited units has declined from 17.2 per cent to 10.8 per cent over the same period, indicating improvement in groundwater status.</p>.Parliament passes amendments to IBC to quicken resolution process, reduce backlog.<p>According to the data shared by the ministry, out of 13,875 wells analysed across states and Union territories, 10,164 showed a rise in water levels, while 3,662 recorded a decline, reflecting an overall improving trend at the national level.</p><p><strong>In Karnataka :</strong></p><p>In Karnataka, out of 237 assessment units (taluks), 45 units (18.99 per cent) have been categorised as 'over- exploited', indicating that annual groundwater extraction exceeds the annual extractable groundwater resource.</p><p>Further, 11 assessment units (4.64 per cent) have been categorised as 'critical', 36 units (15.19 per cent) as 'semi-critical' and 145 units (61.18 per cent) are placed in the 'safe' category.</p><p>Detailing the measures undertaken, the government said, under 'Jal Shakti Abhiyan', more than two crore water conservation and artificial recharge works have been taken up through convergence in the country so far, with around 17.62 lakh works in Karnataka (including 33,259 works in Bengaluru urban and 18,837 works in Bengaluru rural districts).</p><p>Under the 'Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari' launched in 2024, more than 50 lakh rainwater harvesting and artificial recharge structures have been created nationwide, including around 2.52 lakh in Karnataka.</p><p>He also pointed to 'Mission Amrit Sarovar', under which nearly 69,000 water bodies have been developed or rejuvenated nationwide, including 4,056 in Karnataka.</p>
<p>New Delhi: The Centre on Thursday informed <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tags/lok-sabha">Lok Sabha</a> that about 73 per cent of wells monitored across the country recorded a rise in <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tags/groundwater">groundwater</a> levels in the 2025 post-monsoon period compared to the decadal mean between 2015-2024.</p><p>As per the annual assessment of dynamic groundwater resources conducted by the Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) in coordination with the state governments, data shows that total groundwater recharge has increased from 432 billion cubic metres (BCM) in 2017 to 448.52 BCM in 2025, Union Jal Shakti Minister C R Patil said in his written answer.</p><p>The minister added that the share of 'safe' assessment units has increased significantly from 62.6 percent to 73.14 per cent, while the proportion of over-exploited units has declined from 17.2 per cent to 10.8 per cent over the same period, indicating improvement in groundwater status.</p>.Parliament passes amendments to IBC to quicken resolution process, reduce backlog.<p>According to the data shared by the ministry, out of 13,875 wells analysed across states and Union territories, 10,164 showed a rise in water levels, while 3,662 recorded a decline, reflecting an overall improving trend at the national level.</p><p><strong>In Karnataka :</strong></p><p>In Karnataka, out of 237 assessment units (taluks), 45 units (18.99 per cent) have been categorised as 'over- exploited', indicating that annual groundwater extraction exceeds the annual extractable groundwater resource.</p><p>Further, 11 assessment units (4.64 per cent) have been categorised as 'critical', 36 units (15.19 per cent) as 'semi-critical' and 145 units (61.18 per cent) are placed in the 'safe' category.</p><p>Detailing the measures undertaken, the government said, under 'Jal Shakti Abhiyan', more than two crore water conservation and artificial recharge works have been taken up through convergence in the country so far, with around 17.62 lakh works in Karnataka (including 33,259 works in Bengaluru urban and 18,837 works in Bengaluru rural districts).</p><p>Under the 'Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari' launched in 2024, more than 50 lakh rainwater harvesting and artificial recharge structures have been created nationwide, including around 2.52 lakh in Karnataka.</p><p>He also pointed to 'Mission Amrit Sarovar', under which nearly 69,000 water bodies have been developed or rejuvenated nationwide, including 4,056 in Karnataka.</p>
