Amritsar, Jalandhar, and Ludhiana are presented on the Niti Aayog list.
Water is an essential element for human survival; however, several parts of the country are experiencing dwindling water sources. Groundwater is depleting. Every summer, numerous rivers dry up. Women are usually seen carrying heavy pots and mutkas, struggling under the scorching sun in search of water. Whereas in urban areas, people are standing in line with buckets outside their homes waiting for water tankers. Even today, many individuals have been counting on water tankers to meet their daily water requirements. This water crisis is not just a shortage — it’s a looming catastrophe threatening millions, demanding immediate and decisive action before it’s too late.
According to a report by Niti Aayog, 20 Indian cities could face a severe water crisis by 2030. The report, as cited by the NDTV, highlights that by 2030, India’s water demand will exceed the available supply by two times. Furthermore, the report claimed that 40% of India’s population will likely have no access to drinking water by 2030.
The report, as cited by the NDTV, highlights that Delhi, Gandhinagar, and Yamunanagar will face severe water crises in the future. Furthermore, Gurugram, Bengaluru, Indore, and Ratlam are also projected to experience water shortages by 2030.
Amritsar, Jalandhar, and Ludhiana are presented on the Niti Aayog list. In addition, Agra, Patiala, Hyderabad, and Chennai are other cities likely to see a water crisis by 2030. Jaipur, Ghaziabad, Vellore, Ajmer, Mohali and Bikaner are some of the cities.
The report titled “Composite Water Management Index”, published by NITI Aayog in June 2018, mentions that India is undergoing the worst water crisis in its history and nearly 600 million people are facing high to extreme water stress. The report further mentions that India is placed at 120th amongst 122 countries in the water quality index, with nearly 70% of water being contaminated.
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