The Gurgaon district administration has stepped up the installation of water meters for registered tubewells and borewells in the city. The Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA) had directed that all registered tubewells within the notified area should be fitted with water meters by April 9.

It had also directed that records of withdrawal of groundwater from the tubewells be maintained.

GUWAHATI, March 4

With a 50 per cent increase in rainfall recorded during last year

In spite of a looming water crisis, the Delhi government and the various civic agencies are still to get their act together.

Garima Pant

Citizens would like to start rainwater harvesting but are discouraged by the number of clearances needed

New Delhi: A discussion among Delhi Jal Board (DJB), resident welfare associations and civil society groups on the proposed groundwater bill on Tuesday brought to the fore several apprehensions. Residents pointed out that since DJB was proposing to charge for groundwater use, would the agency then be liable if groundwater was contaminated.

Bill To Be Tabled In Next Assembly Session

The idea of groundwater recharging by harvesting rainwater is gaining ground in many cities and it is the only way to address the global water crisis

''There is no use blaming officials for the lack of clean drinking water. It