Water In India

Sir I want to know that what are the major reasons behind the water scarcity in India? What are the major resources of the water in India so can you tell me the details about the same

[Pathak]

Hey buddy India’s huge and growing population is putting a severe strain on all of the country’s natural resources.

Most water sources are contaminated by sewage and agricultural runoff.

India has made progress in the supply of safe water to its people, but gross disparity in coverage exists across the country



Causes of water scarcity

There is inefficient use of water for agriculture.

Sewage and wastewater drainage into traditional water bodies. Government intervention at the source is urgently required if this problem is to be tackled.

Release of chemicals and effluents into rivers, streams and ponds. Strict monitoring and implementation of laws by the government, NGOs and social activists is required

India is among the top growers of agricultural produce in the world and therefore the consumption of water for irrigation is amongst the highest

Reduction in traditional water recharging areas. Rapid construction is ignoring traditional water bodies that have also acted as ground water recharging mechanism

Lack of efficient water management and distribution of water between urban consumers, the agriculture sector and industry.


Major resources of India

The major rivers of India are:

Bay of Bengal:

Brahmaputra,

Ganges (with its tributaries Yamuna, Kameika, Gomti, Chambal), Mahanadi, Godavari, Krishna, Kaveri (and their main tributaries)

Arabian Sea:

Indus
Narmada
Tapt