Anantapur, Aug. 29: The drought-prone Anantapur district once again lost a golden opportunity to conserve rainwater for groundwater recharge this monsoon due to the apathy of minor and medium irrigation officials.

After nearly three years, the district has received a record rainfall from the last two months.

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In its action plan on water security, the Planning Commission will likely recommend a cess on the use of groundwater. The quantum of cess will be state-specific and will depend on the volume of water used by farmers.

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Surat: In a first of its kind experiment in the country to scale ground water recharge, Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology (SVNIT) has achieved success. Since the beginning of this monsoon, SVNIT

Zilla Panchayat Chief Executive Officer Kodipalya Krishnappa directed officials to prioritise forestry and rejuvenation of ground water under the Mahatma Gandhi Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGREGS).

He was interacting with officials during a review meeting organised to assess the progress of various projects in the Taluk Panchayat.

Krishnappa also directed officials to disseminate info

THE alarming state of the groundwater resources in the country has precipitated some action from the government. An ambitious project to recharge underground aquifers through greater community participation in water conservation is in the works.