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72% of State's Groundwater Over-Exploited: CM Sharma

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June 10, 2025

Rajasthan chief minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Monday flagged serious concerns over the state's growing dependence on groundwater, stating that around 72% of the region now falls under the over-exploited category due to limited surface water availability.

- HT Correspondent

JAIPUR: Rajasthan chief minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Monday flagged serious concerns over the state's growing dependence on groundwater, stating that around 72% of the region now falls under the over-exploited category due to limited surface water availability.

Addressing a gathering on 'Vande Ganga Jal Sanrakshan Jan Abhiyan' in Pushkar, Sharma said water conservation is deeply rooted in Rajasthan's cultural heritage, citing traditional structures like baoris, johads, ponds, and wells as living examples of sustainable water practices.

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