Decline in Water Supply in India

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Introduction
The available water in India has declined drastically over the past several decades due to the rise in demand for water sources across almost every industry. This shortage has greatly affected all activity in India, including the agricultural industry and the available drinking water for domestic life. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, or the FOA, believes that India will literally run out of water if certain steps are not taken to replenish India’s aquifers. To fully grasp the matter, an explanation of the problem is below.
The main cause for concern is that India’s flourishing agricultural industry uses the 91% of water throughout the country leaving aquifers at lower levels every year. Organizations like the FOA are dedicated to the restoration of these aquifers for the safety of the agricultural industry in India and of the people that need access to water.
Grasping the causal analysis of the overuse of India’s aquifers and lack of efficient irrigation will aid in the prevention of the almost certain depletion of water for future generations to come. To understand why farmers overuse the already crippled groundwater resources in India, studies are conducted on a global scale to learn the factors in the agricultural industry in India.
• Rise in Population - It is generally known to sustain life, as we know it, we must have access to water; which is why throughout history humans and animals have made homes near the water. The supply of water in India is depleting. This means that the groundwater that is located underneath the massive country is being withdrawn faster than it is being replenished. India has one of the largest populations in the world and is a leader in agriculture. This is...

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