Karnataka GW
The Karnataka Groundwater Agency, officially known as the Karnataka Groundwater Authority (KGWA), operates under the Department of Water Resources, Minor Irrigation, and Groundwater Development. Its key functions include regulating and managing groundwater resources across the state to ensure sustainable usage. Established under the Karnataka Groundwater (Regulation and Control of Development and Management) Act, 2011, the agency is tasked with overseeing groundwater extraction, particularly in areas facing depletion.
The authority is involved in activities such as monitoring groundwater levels, issuing permits for water extraction, and conducting surveys on groundwater resources. It also provides services such as technical advice for borewell location, using geohydrological methods, and has implemented an online portal for applications related to groundwater extraction permissions.
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