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MODEL BILL FOR THE CONSERVATION, PROTECTION, REGULATION AND MANAGEMENT OF GROUNDWATER The 2016 Model Bill for the Conservation, Protection, Regulation, and Management of Groundwater aims to address the ongoing groundwater crisis in India, characterized by over-extraction and contamination, which threatens drinking water security and livelihoods. It recognizes groundwater as a common pool resource and establishes a legal framework to ensure equitable access and sustainable management through local governance structures like Gram Panchayats, urban committees, and councils. The Bill emphasizes the right to safe water, prioritizes groundwater for basic human needs, and mandates comprehensive planning, monitoring, and regulatory measures to protect water resources while promoting conservation and community participation.