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“Why is water scarcity increasing in India?”
India's water scarcity is driven by structural over-extraction of groundwater, with over 1,000 administrative blocks classified as 'over-exploited' and India accounting for 25% of global extraction. This is compounded by inadequate storage, capturing only 6% of annual rainfall.
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This has led to severe groundwater depletion and contamination, with nearly 70% of sources polluted as of 2023. Delhi faces critical water supply disruptions, and per capita water availability has declined from 1,486 cubic metres in 2021 to 1,341 cubic metres in 2025, intensifying stress for nearly 600 million people.
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