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PREFACEThe dependence on ground water as a reliable source for meeting the requirements forirrigation, drinking and industrial uses in India has been rising rapidly during the last fewdecades. ground water development has occupied an important place in Indian economybecause of its role in stabilizing agriculture and as a means for drought management. Over theyears, particularly since the launching of Five Year Plans, there have been continued efforts inIndia for development of ground water resources to meet the increasing demands of watersupply for various sectors. In many parts of the country, ground water development hasalready reached a critical stage, resulting in acute scarcity of the resource.
Worsening ground water quality has also adversely affected the availability of fresh ground water in several areas. The prevailing scenario of ground water development and management in India calls for urgent steps for augmentation of ground water resources to ensure their long-term sustainability. The
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