How can the government mitigate the groundwater crisis in Karnataka's hard rock terrain?
Discuss potential solutions to address the deepening groundwater crisis in Karnataka.
- Promote Rainwater Harvesting: Mandate and incentivize rooftop and community rainwater harvesting to recharge aquifers.
- Watershed Management: Implement watershed development projects to enhance soil moisture and groundwater recharge.
- Regulate Borewell Drilling: Enforce strict regulations on new borewell construction and monitor groundwater extraction.
- Promote Micro-Irrigation: Encourage drip and sprinkler irrigation to reduce water wastage in agriculture.
- Crop Diversification: Support cultivation of less water-intensive crops suited to local agro-climatic conditions.
- Community Participation: Involve local communities in water management and decision-making processes.
- Awareness Campaigns: Launch educational campaigns on water conservation and sustainable usage.
- Data-Driven Management: Use technology for real-time groundwater monitoring and informed policy decisions.
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