Puducherry SW GW

Puducherry has specific agencies and initiatives to manage its surface and groundwater resources effectively.

Puducherry Groundwater Agency: The Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) and the local administration manage groundwater resources in Puducherry. The region faces challenges with groundwater extraction, and in 2023, the overall stage of groundwater extraction was around 70%. This places most areas in a "safe" or "semi-critical" category. Regulations under the Puducherry Ground Water (Control and Regulation) Act, 2002, help manage usage. The state's groundwater recharge is around 0.20 billion cubic meters annually, with extraction controlled in areas like Puducherry and Karaikal​.

Surface Water Management: The Department of Science, Technology, and Environment (DSTE) in Puducherry is actively involved in surface water management projects, such as the rejuvenation of tanks and ponds. One major initiative is the restoration of irrigation tanks and village ponds, which are crucial for water storage and agri

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Agency Type	State