The stage of ground water development in the country is 58%.The development of ground water in different areas of the country has not been uniform.  Highly intensive development of ground water in certain areas in the country has resulted in over exploitation leading to decline in the levels of ground water and sea water intrusion in coastal areas. Out of 5723 numbers of assessment administrative units (Blocks/Taluks/ Mandals/Watershed), 839 units are “overexploited”, 226 units are “critical”, 550 units are “semi-critical”, 4078 units are “safe” and 30 units are “saline”.

Categorisation Of Blocks/Talukas/Watersheds As “Over-Exploited” And “Critical”

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