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Pankaj SoniAIR 130

Question Q.17ExamineGS3GS1

Rising soaring water demand, pollution, and climate change, which necessitates urgent measures to ensure water security for all. Examine.

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Introduction

According to NITI Aayog (composite) water index, India will face it worst water crisis by 2030 in which demand of water will surpassed its supply.

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Main Body

Reasons of water crisis: (1) Soaring demand: Deliver in per capita cubic meter availability in India. Agricultural need. Nearly use 70% of world grand water in which 80% goes to agriculture. High domestic water needs due to urbanization & population pressure. Industrial use for coal-thermal power plant, leather, mining etc.

Help to NITI Aayog 70% of India's water is contaminated. Pollution 2: Due to Agricultural runoff, industrial affluent in sages (B) gages, Xamining local bodies lack for water treatment capacities. Global warming leading to Deluge in natural Reserve of Waters (C) Glaciers, overload Climate Change. Rainfall & Unavailability leading to Uneven distribution of water. 80% of water Received through monsoon in India. NITI Aayog "water dispers impact 6 Y.I of India's GDP". Issue of WASH which lead to malnutrition. Decline in Agri-body unit & industrial growth. Urgent measures to ensure senrity for all: 4) Recycling to mini trash committee understand National water Commission to manage Countries water resource, districts currently engaged in various bodies.

Water efficient Agricultural practices. As Dalwai committee says water efficient technique like Sprinkler & Drop irrigation reduce 30% water consumption. Power, Rice-sugar cane mixed Incarceration pulse & oilseeds. 41 Domestic thousand level, Rain water harvesting through Catch the Rain Programme keep for water conservation. In this regards Singapore model is best Practice. On cities Blue-green Infrastructure like Sponge cities and Rein garden will reduce Rain water Run-off. Further the Grey water resque will help in fulfilling urban water needs. All these measure help in acting SDG goal 6 (Cleanwater sanitation) & 12C Responsible consumption).

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Diagram

A line graph showing water crisis data from 1950 to 2050, with values showing decline from 5100 to 1100-1150, labeled 'Demand for water'

  • Uses specific government data
  • Identifies multiple demand drivers
  • Includes diagram showing projection

Topper

Pankaj Soni

AIR 130

Subject & Paper

GS3GS1

Topic

Distribution of Key Natural Resources and Geophysical Phenomena

Distribution of Key Natural Resources across the world

Water resources and security

Writing Stats

283

Total words

1

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