Groundwater resources and challengesGroundwater is the water found beneath the Earth's surface in aquifers, which are permeable rocks or sediments.India is the largest user of groundwater in the world, with agriculture being the…
Dams and projectsDams are constructed to store water for irrigation, hydropower generation, flood control, and water supply.India is home to several significant multi-purpose river valley projects.The Bhakra Nangal…
Peninsular riversPeninsular Rivers are mostly seasonal, with their flow primarily dependent on monsoon rainfall.These rivers originate in the Peninsular Plateau and have relatively short and shallow courses.The…
Himalayan riversHimalayan rivers are perennial, meaning they flow throughout the year due to glacial melt and monsoon rainfall.These rivers originate in the Himalayan mountain ranges and have a large catchment area.…