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Sustainable Water Use
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Groundwater Governance Groundwater governance is increasingly important as global groundwater extraction has surged, with India, the USA, and China using nearly half of it. In India, groundwater management faces challenges due to unclear legal frameworks, insufficient data, and weak institutional support. Critical areas like Kerala and Punjab are experiencing over-exploitation. Effective governance requires community participation, regulations, and awareness initiatives. Internationally, many countries have implemented groundwater legislation and agreements to manage shared resources. A proposed model bill emphasizes groundwater as a public trust, advocating for the protection and regulation of this vital resource while promoting sustainable practices.