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

Gurgaon: Gurgaon may have to follow in the footsteps of parched Delhi and depend on other states for water. A report by Ground Water Cell says that water level has gone down by 7.6 meters in the city and has been depleting at an average rate of 2 meter per year since the past three years.