water bodies in JK

16% of India’s water bodies unused, threatening water security

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16% of India's water bodies unused, threatening water security

A recent report titled “State of India’s Environment 2023 in Figures” released by the Center for Science and Environment on World Environment Day sheds light on the alarming state of the country’s water bodies. The report reveals that a staggering 16% of the total water bodies, equivalent to 3,94,500 bodies, are not in use. Reasons … Read more

Of 9765 water bodies in J&K, over 23 % not in use: First-ever water body census

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Of 9765 water bodies in J&K, over 23 % not in use: First-ever water body census

Reasons for ‘Not in use’ due to Dried Up, Construction, Siltation, Destroyed beyond repair, Salinity, Due to industrial effluents For the first time, the government of India has conducted the first-ever census of water bodies and after enumeration, it has found 24,24,540 water bodies across India, out of which 97.1% (23,55,055) are in rural areas … Read more

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