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Harsh LodhaAIR 261· 2023

Question Q19Discuss various factors and explain complexities in implementing comprehensive water management planGS1GS1

Discuss various factors contributing to the water woes faced by Indian cities. Also, explain complexities in implementing a comprehensive water management plan.

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Introduction

As per composite water Management Index of NITI Aayog, the groundwater availability in urban areas reduced from 443 cm to 395 cm.

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Main Body

Factors contributing to water woes:

(A) Poor urban planning: is concretization and thus low water obsorbation; Urban heat island effect; Urban Dome effect

(B) Huge urban population & high migration: is stress of water resources

This page appears to be a duplicate/repeat of content from the previous page showing factors (A) and (B) of water woes contributing factors. No new substantive content is added.

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  • Uses official government data (NITI Aayog)
  • Quantifiable evidence provided
  • Identifies root causes systematically
  • Links urban planning failures to water issues

Topper

Harsh Lodha

AIR 2612023

Subject & Paper

GS1GS1

Topic

Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India

Urbanization, their problems and their remedies

Water scarcity in urban areas

Writing Stats

86

Total words

3

Paragraphs

analytical, structured

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