Haryana GW

The Haryana Groundwater Authority (HGA) is responsible for managing and regulating groundwater resources within Haryana. Established to address concerns over groundwater depletion, the agency plays a pivotal role in developing state water plans and managing groundwater usage in different regions of the state.

Key functions include:

Water Resource Planning: Preparing integrated state water plans every three years, based on block-level water usage and groundwater potential assessments. Categorization and Zoning: Dividing the state into zones based on groundwater availability, depletion rates, and quality to ensure sustainable usage. Field Studies and Data Collection: Conducting regular surveys to monitor groundwater levels and resource trends. Policy Implementation: Issuing directives for water conservation, efficient usage, and promoting recharge structures like check dams. The Authority also works in coordination with central schemes such as the Atal Bhujal Yojana, focusing on participatory groundwater mana

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Field	Value
Agency Type	State