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Oct 4, 2019 · As India grows and urbanizes, its water bodies are getting toxic. It's estimated that around 70% of surface water in India is unfit for consumption. To set up effective interventions to improve water quality, decision-makers need reliable, representative and comprehensive data.
163 Million Indians lack access to safe drinking water. 210 Million Indians lack access to improved sanitation. 21% of communicable diseases are linked to unsafe water. 500 children under the age of five die from diarrhea each day in India.
Aug 18, 2019 · India is facing the worst water crisis in history. Nearly half the population is struggling with drought-like conditions. This year, rainfall in western and southern states is below average.
Feb 14, 2023 · A large number of Indians face high to extreme water stress, according to a recent report by the government’s policy think tank, the NITI Aayog. India’s dependence on an increasingly erratic monsoon for its water requirements increases this challenge.
India's water and sanitation crisis. Out of its population of 1.4 billion people, 35 million people lack access to safe water and 678 million people lack access to a safe toilet. Current challenges include extreme water stress, contaminated surface water and lack of access to piped water supply.
Water scarcity in India is an ongoing water crisis that affects nearly hundreds of million of people each year. [1] In addition to affecting the huge rural and urban population, the water scarcity in India also extensively affects the ecosystem and agriculture. India has only 4% of the world's fresh water resources despite a population of over ...
Feb 22, 2023 · In India, water security is a major challenge due to over-extraction of groundwater, water pollution, and unequal distribution of water resources. Addressing water security is critical for the country's economic and social development, as well as the health and well-being of its citizens.
Dec 9, 2019 · India is among the world’s most water-stressed countries. Yet, it is believed that India does not so much face a water crisis as a water management crisis.
Aug 11, 2022 · Water is not only a problem for households. Making sure there is enough water for farming and industry is also a massive challenge. India has around 17% of the world's population, but just 4%...
Aug 12, 2013 · Dr. Parikh argues that the country’s water crisis has been caused by a combination of factors, including population growth, dwindling groundwater supplies from over-extraction by farmers, and insufficient investment in treatment facilities at the federal, state, and local levels.
