7-Groundwater Development and Management - A National Perspective.

Abstract

Ground water has assumed a critical importance to meet the growing needs of our nation in its ever increasing domestic, industrial and agricultural growth needs. India is a vast country having diversified hydrogeological settings; Variations in the nature and composition of the rock types, the geologlcal structures, geomorphological features and hydrometeorological conditions have correspondingly given rise to widely varying ground water situations in different parts of the country. Detailed surveys, exploration and resource evaluation studies, and proper planning of its development, management and conservation are essential for a safe and optimum utilisation of this vital resource of the country.