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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.
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.
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 ...
Dec 9, 2019 · Despite looming water scarcity, India is one of the largest water users per unit of gross domestic product (GDP). This suggests that the way in which India manages its scarce water resources accounts for much of its water woes.
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.
Sep 14, 2023 · India's water crisis is a complex issue that stems from multiple factors. Rapid urbanization, industrialization, and unsustainable agricultural practices contribute to increasing water demand. Climate change exacerbates the situation, causing erratic rainfall patterns and affecting water sources.
Jul 31, 2022 · India water crises: Why millions in India are still without tap water. For millions of Indians, getting access to clean water is still a distant dream. People living in rural areas travel miles...
