Water is the most essential resource on Earth, needed by humans, animals, and plants to survive. In India, water scarcity is a major issue. According to a report by NITI Aayog, a large and growing number of Indians face severe to extreme water shortages. This problem is worsened by India’s heavy reliance on an increasingly unpredictable monsoon for its water supply.
Climate change is expected to make things worse, with more frequent and severe natural disasters putting even more pressure on water resources. Indian farmers are among the hardest hit by this crisis, which severely impacts agricultural productivity and their livelihoods. One solution that could help them is better water management, and Rajasthan seems to be on the right path with its digital water distribution system.
Let’s explore some insights shared by Dr. Subodh Agarwal IAS, a senior IAS officer who has served as secretary in the water resources department of Rajasthan.
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