In the villages excluded from the Amrit Sarovar Yojana, both ponds and groundwater suffer from deteriorating conditions. This increases economic burdens and challenges for villagers.

Despite having a pond nearby, the primary school still lacks any water connectivity, hence the toilets, though constructeda, remain shut. | On Ground |

ISRO's findings reveal significant changes in the size of glacier lakes, with 676 of them growing since 1984. Among these, 601 lakes have more than doubled in size, highlighting the urgency of the situation.

Ladakh faces a water crisis due to climate change, population growth, and tourism. Residents recall a time when water was abundant, contrasting with the current scarcity. The impact on agriculture, glacier retreat, and solutions like the Ice Stupa project

The latest report from the Central Water Commission (CWC) reveals concerning water storage levels in India's reservoirs, highlighting regional disparities. With only 31% of total capacity available

Then, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched MP Balram Talab Yojna 2023 which focuses on providing support up to 1 lakh rupees for the farmers to build ponds on their farmland.

The findings show that almost 6675 (56.12%) of villages consume polluted water. While 28.51% of locals drink murky water, 29.55% have iron in their water.

The artificial glacier is created at a higher height, typically more than 4300 m above Mean Sea Level, yet within walking distance of the village it is intended to serve.

The step wells were once the focal point of village life in drought-prone areas of India, providing a stable source of water for domestic use and irrigation.

In India, water scarcity is a pressing issue exacerbated by urbanization and poor sewage management. Researchers propose aquifer storage and recovery (ASR) to address this challenge by storing surface water underground.