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India’s ‘worst water crisis in its history’ is only going to get worse
India is suffering from the worst water crisis in its history and around 600 million people face a severe water shortage, according to a government think tank.
Approximately 200,000 people die every year due to inadequate access to clean water and it’s “only going to get worse” as 21 cities are likely to run out of groundwater by 2020.
In the longer term, the undersupply will become even more acute in the South Asian nation, as demand increases with the 1.4 billion population growing at a rate of around 1 per cent.
“By 2030, the country’s water demand is projected to be twice the available supply,” the Niti Aayog report reads. “[This will cause] severe water scarcity for hundreds of millions of people.”
“There is an imminent need to deepen our understanding of our water resources and usage and put in place interventions that make our water use efficient and sustainable.”
The expected degree of water scarcity will account for a 6 per cent loss in India’s gross domestic product.
Indian cities and towns often run out of water throughout the summer due to the absence of infrastructure to deliver piped water to homes.
Sprawling queues for government water tankers and public taps are already a common sight in Indian slums since people are reliant on the service and the impending disaster would leave this provision even more thinly stretched.
Erratic rainfall also causes chaos in rural areas where people are similarly affected by a lack of access to safe water.
Groundwater is increasingly used for farming when monsoon rains do not deliver a sufficient level of precipitation meaning there is little to drink.
There has been an effort to develop sustainable water supplies in India in recent years with water conservation legislation existing in 80 per cent of the country.
However, poor data management and an abject failure to properly price water has prevented the country from making any significant progress.
“Where data is available, it is often unreliable due to the use of outdated collection techniques and methodologies,” according to the report. “For example, groundwater data in India is based on an inadequate sample of [around] 55,000 wells out of a total [approximately] 12 million in the country.”
In what could serve as encouragement to step up the pursuit of policies to better conserve water, several water-scarce states are the best at managing the resource.
Some of the best performers in the national composite water index – Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Telangana – are states that have suffered from severe droughts in recent years.
“The action taken by these states, and their subsequent good performance on the index, are likely driven by necessity in the face of looming water shortages,” asserts the report.
Other policies, such as the provision of free utilities, have not had the anticipated result.
“Policies like several states giving free electricity to farmers or giving financial support for groundwater extraction – borewells and tubewells – results in uncontrolled exploitation and wastage of resource,” Suresh Rohilla, director of urban water management at the Centre for Science and Environment, told CNN.
Drip irrigation, a method that means farmers use drastically less fertiliser and diesel, has failed to become popular and its implementation is expensive for most people with state governments providing limited support.
“Primarily, water is not valued in India. It is very cheap in India,” Samrat Basak, director for urban water at the World Resources Institute, told CNN. “People think it is free.”
Alarmingly, the states ranked lowest – like Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Jharkhand – are home to almost half of India’s population along with the majority of its agricultural produce.
268 Comments on "India’s ‘worst water crisis in its history’ is only going to get worse"
onlooker on Sun, 17th Jun 2018 6:41 pm
Welcome to the era of Consequences to our overshoot
Duncan Idaho on Sun, 17th Jun 2018 6:47 pm
India is not remotely survivable.
I believe Pakistan will be first over the falls though.
(we are speaking of majors)
Makati1 on Sun, 17th Jun 2018 6:50 pm
Well put, Onlooker. Well put. We are in the world we made. How we deal with it will determine if humanity has a future. At this point, I don’t think we do. My great grand children will likely see the end. But, I doubt that they will regret the life they had. Even if it is not the “four score and seven” we enjoy.
eugene on Sun, 17th Jun 2018 7:44 pm
But, but I read every day how electric vehicle are going to save us, solar power is our future and all the other feel good BS we call “American”. It’s called tunnel vision from my front porch. As the old saying goes “you have your head in dark places”. For me the realty sunk in long ago. We are on a one way ride and all the wishful thinking and money seeking schemes isn’t going to save us.
Kenz300 on Sun, 17th Jun 2018 9:47 pm
Rain water catchment and storage.
Solar powered desalination plants.
Slow population growth to match population size with available resources.
Endless population growth is not sustainable with finite resources.
print baby print on Mon, 18th Jun 2018 12:54 am
They can move to USA and Europe 300mil there and 300mil here problem solved hahahhahah
Boney Joe on Mon, 18th Jun 2018 4:35 am
As the Exceptionalisturd proudly boasts, people from around the world rapidly adopt USA standards. Indian doctors LOVE to showcase their McMansions, SUVs, ever larger pick-up trucks, vacation homes, large families. Yet, the same is true for Russians, Africans, and just about any other group moving to the land of spoiled, disgusting waste. This whole thing with Trump is a reflection of those greedy and selfish White Americans fearful that soon there will not be enough waste to spread around the USA. Case in point, look at the insanity being spewed out of Davy’s arse every day.
Davy on Mon, 18th Jun 2018 4:55 am
“Yet, the same is true for Russians, Africans, and just about any other group moving to the land of spoiled, disgusting waste.”
You mean the same is true in every other land and those that move to this land right? Bony why do you have such an emotional hatred of the US that you feel the need to differentiate it as “the” problem not one of them? You are just another extremist that belongs to the groupies and I am still not sure who’s sock puppet you are. I can tell from you language and demeanor the possibility. Let’s see how your personality unfolds that is usually a dead giveaway for a fake. It is hard enough to comment here but to add sock puppet comments in addition is tough. It is like supporting a lie it gets harder and harder.
“This whole thing with Trump is a reflection of those greedy and selfish White Americans fearful that soon there will not be enough waste to spread around the USA.”
Trump is a reflection many times of those who are on the back teete bony. Are you one of those white privileged type that don’t know poor America?
“Case in point, look at the insanity being spewed out of Davy’s arse every day.”
If my spew bothers another extremist like you with your emotional attachments great. Mission accomplished. It is your type that is leading this world to the lowest common denominator.
JuanP on Mon, 18th Jun 2018 5:50 am
Delusional Davy “You are just another extremist that belongs to the groupies and I am still not sure who’s sock puppet you are. I can tell from you language and demeanor the possibility. Let’s see how your personality unfolds that is usually a dead giveaway for a fake. It is hard enough to comment here but to add sock puppet comments in addition is tough. It is like supporting a lie it gets harder and harder.”
Projecting again?
Davy on Mon, 18th Jun 2018 5:56 am
I think it is either you, juan, or the weasel that is Bony Joe puppet. This is likely because you two are both obsessed with projecting sock puppet excuses on others. You are both slimy too and a fake sock puppet game fits your lying demeanors.
JuanP on Mon, 18th Jun 2018 5:56 am
Delusional Davy “If my spew bothers another extremist like you with your emotional attachments great. Mission accomplished. It is your type that is leading this world to the lowest common denominator.”
First, congrats on admitting you spew. Not bad for a change! But, of course you end up distorting the truth and projecting again. You are the one who is emotionally attached and you also are way below the lowest common denominator. But, I can see that the past couple days have taught you a lesson and you are making a real effort to be civilized so I am going to cut you some slack if you keep it up for the good of the board. But your three months of probation are bought and paid for, and that won’t change.
JuanP on Mon, 18th Jun 2018 6:03 am
Delusional Davy “I think it is either you, juan, or the weasel that is Bony Joe puppet. This is likely because you two are both obsessed with projecting sock puppet excuses on others. You are both slimy too and a fake sock puppet game fits your lying demeanors.”
I assume you meant to say puppet master. It is not me because I consider using sock puppets both insane and cowardly. Besides, I don’t need; the truth is enough for me to defend myself. I think you may be projecting again. You know what they say about slimy people like you, “A liar doesn’t believe in anyone else”.
Davy on Mon, 18th Jun 2018 6:15 am
“First, congrats on admitting you spew. Not bad for a change! But, of course you end up distorting the truth and projecting again.”
You are welcome playboy who contributes mostly insults and empty attacks. I like you better when you were medicated.
“You are the one who is emotionally attached and you also are way below the lowest common denominator.”
The difference with my attacks and yours is mine reflect defense and yours are offense. Combine that with the groupie delusion that you fools have a super majority then you get this group bias that you are right and any deviation from your agenda is wrong. This is a sickness of the world now.
“But, I can see that the past couple days have taught you a lesson and you are making a real effort to be civilized so I am going to cut you some slack if you keep it up for the good of the board.”
What you have done the last couple of days is wasted your time but it appears a playboy like you has lots of time. I guess you are bored frolicking at the beach. Too hot out there for you? You don’t do much productive work. You talk about how the gardening season is over. There is plenty of other permaculture work you could do.
“But your three months of probation are bought and paid for, and that won’t change.”
Knock yourself out dumbass. The problem is Mr. selfish is pollute this board with empty attacks and foul language. This type of thing scares off normal people who what to contribute. These are the people we might learn from. There is a lot of inbred knowledge here and outside contributions are important. Who would want to contribute to a board that had 10 rapid fire dumbass attack comments? Add to that your obsessive groupies like grehggie and 3rd world that join in and it gets ridiculous. I am doing attacks but my attacks also include contributions. I want the attacks to stop but they won’t so I will be here to attack too. I am not going anywhere. I like when you asswipes attack me. It gives my message more exposure. I like proving the extremist wrong here. I making you extremist choose your words and ideas carefully. You can be smart sometimes juan. There are something you have said that are good advice for a prepper. Your problem is a very poor attitude on life.
Davy on Mon, 18th Jun 2018 6:19 am
“I assume you meant to say puppet master. It is not me because I consider using sock puppets both insane and cowardly.”
Wow, you are even an expert on puppets, what a fool and confirmation you like playing these games.
“Besides, I don’t need; the truth is enough for me to defend myself.”
You are all about agenda and pride which is typical of your type.
“I think you may be projecting again. You know what they say about slimy people like you, “A liar doesn’t believe in anyone else”.
You and your groupie friends over use the projecting thing. Try branching out with your mind and get a little more creative with your “I don’t know moment”.
JuanP on Mon, 18th Jun 2018 6:23 am
Delusional Davy “The problem is Mr. selfish is pollute this board with empty attacks and foul language.”
And more projecting like a broken record! LOL!
JuanP on Mon, 18th Jun 2018 6:26 am
Delusional Davy “I like proving the extremist wrong here.”
The only thing you prove on a daily basis is that you are an insane bully living in denial; the rest are simply delusions of your sick mind. LOL! You are pathetic!
Davy on Mon, 18th Jun 2018 6:27 am
“And more projecting like a broken record! LOL!”
more redundant noise
JuanP on Mon, 18th Jun 2018 6:30 am
Delusional Davy”You are welcome playboy who contributes mostly insults and empty attacks. I like you better when you were medicated.”
You have never interacted with me medicated; that is simply another delusion of your sick mind! Did you mean to say that we’d like you better if you were medicated? If that was the case, then you are right. But, if you sought professional psychiatric help and took medication the biggest benficiaries would be you and your kids.
JuanP on Mon, 18th Jun 2018 6:32 am
Delusional Davy “Knock yourself out dumbass.”
I will, exceptionalist. You can count on it.
Davy on Mon, 18th Jun 2018 6:34 am
“The only thing you prove on a daily basis is that you are an insane bully living in denial; the rest are simply delusions of your sick mind. LOL! You are pathetic!”
Ah, juan, WTF do you do dumbass? You can’t call me a bully when you do it. You are a hypocritical liar. If I bully it is in response to being disrespected by the groupies and the odd dumbass that bounces in to make a one comment wonder extremist point. I disrespect those who disrespect. Get used to it, bully. You are among the worst. What you said in the rest of the comment shows me you are at a loss for words.
Davy on Mon, 18th Jun 2018 6:38 am
“You have never interacted with me medicated; that is simply another delusion of your sick mind!”
Juan, you have mental issues and you have related that to us over the 5 years you have been here. I remember these things so quit your lying.
“biggest benficiaries would be you and your kids.”
First spelling nazi, spell beneficiaries right. Second you could give a shit about my kids and you and your groupies drag them into your attacks daily because you guys practice poor behavior. You know end justifies the means thingy
JuanP on Mon, 18th Jun 2018 6:41 am
Delusional Davy “Wow, you are even an expert on puppets, what a fool and confirmation you like playing these games.”
I am an expert on puppets because I know what a puppeteer or puppet master is? I thought every first grade kid knew that! But, but, maybe I am special! And knowing this confirms what exactly in your alternative reality world?
JuanP on Mon, 18th Jun 2018 6:44 am
Delusional Davy “You are all about agenda and pride which is typical of your type.”
Please enlighten me and tell me what my tipe is exactly according to you! I expect more projections to have fun with in your reply. LOL!
Davy on Mon, 18th Jun 2018 6:45 am
Playboy with nothing to do stop the noise. Who cares about puppet shit anyway? People come here to learn something not read some bored South American playboy attack a guy he hates. What a selfish loser.
JuanP on Mon, 18th Jun 2018 6:48 am
Delusional Davy “You and your groupie friends over use the projecting thing. Try branching out with your mind and get a little more creative with your “I don’t know moment”.”
As for your first sentence, I think we don’t point your projections enough, but I can point out every single one of your projections if you want. Do you understand your second sentence; it makes no sense to me! LOL!
Davy on Mon, 18th Jun 2018 6:48 am
“Please enlighten me and tell me what my tipe is exactly according to you!”
First spelling nazi spell “tipe” right.
Second, I don’t have to do shit with you other than disrespect you.
Third, when I read “projections” I read into that a loss of words and ideas IOW you are noise.
Davy on Mon, 18th Jun 2018 6:51 am
“As for your first sentence, I think we don’t point your projections enough, but I can point out every single one of your projections if you want. “
Knock yourself out stupid but remember there are others here so if you want to do this all day long you are crowding other out.
“Do you understand your second sentence; it makes no sense to me! LOL!”
Of course it does you are at a loss of words because I decided to answer every one of your attacks with the same.
JuanP on Mon, 18th Jun 2018 6:54 am
Delusional Davy “Ah, juan, WTF do you do dumbass? You can’t call me a bully when you do it. You are a hypocritical liar.”
I am fighting fire with fire. I will try to explain this in terms that your preK mind can understand! When someone stands up to the bully in the playground, does that make him a bully, too? That is your argument. I am simply fighting fire with fire. It is very easy to abuse others, Davy, and I am going to abuse you until you stop abusing others. Since I don’t think you can stop abusing others, I fear this could go on for as long as you remain in this forum, which is a pity.
JuanP on Mon, 18th Jun 2018 6:56 am
Delusional Davy “I disrespect those who disrespect. Get used to it, bully. You are among the worst.”
Same to you! LOL!
JuanP on Mon, 18th Jun 2018 7:00 am
Delusional Davy “Second you could give a shit about my kids and you and your groupies drag them into your attacks daily because you guys practice poor behavior. You know end justifies … Blah, blah, blah”
The one who obviously doesn’t give a shit about your kids is you because if you did you would get help, Davy! I have never met your kids but I truly feel sorry for them. It can’t be easy going through life with a father like you!
JuanP on Mon, 18th Jun 2018 7:03 am
Delusional Davy ““biggest benficiaries would be you and your kids.”
First spelling nazi, spell beneficiaries right.”
You do know what a typo is, right? If you don’t look it up! LOL!
Davy on Mon, 18th Jun 2018 7:03 am
“I am fighting fire with fire. I will try to explain this in terms that your preK mind can understand! When someone stands up to the bully in the playground, does that make him a bully, too?”
Sounds circular to me but that would be beyond your school dropout playboy mentality.
“I am simply fighting fire with fire.”
That is your argument but when these comments come to the point you are taking them it is about selfish pride and that is where you are now. You could give a shit about the other contributions here. It is all about the conquistador juan coming to the rescue of the board. You are actually more like Don Quixote.
“It is very easy to abuse others, Davy, and I am going to abuse you until you stop abusing others.”
It is very easy for group attacks to abuse others and that is what you groupies do.
“Since I don’t think you can stop abusing others, I fear this could go on for as long as you remain in this forum, which is a pity.”
Yea it is a pity but the difference between you and me is I also contribute but you groupies say very little. It is now all about group think and group attacks. When you multiply that by 5 then this place is ruined.
Davy on Mon, 18th Jun 2018 7:07 am
“The one who obviously doesn’t give a shit about your kids is you because if you did you would get help”
Come on stupid you know nothing about my kids and besides that is a personal affair even if it were true. How about tuning the noise down. People here don’t give a shit except of course your groupies and your group attacks.
“Davy! I have never met your kids but I truly feel sorry for them. It can’t be easy going through life with a father like you!”
Who the frig cares juan. My kids could give a shit about you and people here are tired of your noise.
JuanP on Mon, 18th Jun 2018 7:07 am
Delusional Davy “Playboy with nothing to do stop the noise. Who cares about puppet shit anyway? People come here to learn something not read some bored South American playboy attack a guy he hates. What a selfish loser.”
You are the one who brought the subject up and uses sock puppets. And, I’ve told a million times that I don’t hate you, Davy, I pity you; it’s not the same! Why would I hate you? You are a sad case!
Davy on Mon, 18th Jun 2018 7:08 am
‘You do know what a typo is, right? If you don’t look it up! LOL!”
ahh, that is what you stupid spelling nazi’ groupies do but that is ok?
JuanP on Mon, 18th Jun 2018 7:10 am
Delusional Davy “Second, I don’t have to do shit with you other than disrespect you.”
You’ve always done that because it’s all you can do, but I don’t mind. I would like you to respect yourself, though. Do you realize the damage this behavior does to you?
Davy on Mon, 18th Jun 2018 7:12 am
“You are the one who brought the subject up and uses sock puppets. And, I’ve told a million times that I don’t hate you, Davy, I pity you; it’s not the same! Why would I hate you? You are a sad case!”
You and anonomous1 are the puppeteers here I could give a shit. I don’t have time to play those games but you two obvious do. Where is bony juan now? Juan I don’t care if you hate me or like me. How about just contributing something useful for the board.
JuanP on Mon, 18th Jun 2018 7:13 am
Delusional Davy “It is very easy for group attacks to abuse others and that is what you groupies do.”
It is not my fault if nobody likes you, Davy. You can’t abuse and disrespect others all the time and be liked at the same time. Do you understand that?
Davy on Mon, 18th Jun 2018 7:14 am
“You’ve always done that because it’s all you can do, but I don’t mind. I would like you to respect yourself, though. Do you realize the damage this behavior does to you?”
Spare me the games juan and tune down the noise so others can contribute.
Davy on Mon, 18th Jun 2018 7:17 am
‘It is not my fault if nobody likes you, Davy. You can’t abuse and disrespect others all the time and be liked at the same time. Do you understand that?”
There you go again thinking the 3-5 of your group is everyone here. I am not here to be liked I am here seeking knowledge. If you and your groupies deviate from the truth I will moderate you and I expect the same. That is called debate.
JuanP on Mon, 18th Jun 2018 7:19 am
Delusional Davy “Where is bony juan now?”
According to you five minutes ago right here! LOL!
JuanP on Mon, 18th Jun 2018 7:25 am
Delusional Davy “Spare me the games juan and tune down the noise so others …”
Your pretending to care for others here is completely pointless. If you cared about anyone else, you’d care about your kids and seek help. The fact that you don’t do that even for your kids means you don’t care about them. Your not caring about your kids proves that you are a narcissist. Narcissism is a very hard to treat mental problem because narcissists can’t admit they have a problem and blame others for their problems. Sound familiar?
MASTERMIND on Mon, 18th Jun 2018 7:27 am
Trump is more dangerous than Hitler. Hitler didn’t have nukes..
JuanP on Mon, 18th Jun 2018 7:28 am
Delusional Davy “ahh, that is what you stupid spelling nazi’ groupies do but that is ok?”
I am not surprised that you don’t know the difference between a typo and functional illiteracy.
Davy on Mon, 18th Jun 2018 7:31 am
“Your pretending to care for others here is completely pointless.”
Oh is it? That is just an excuse to cover your bad behavior. We both have said enough today how about signing off so others can contribute then we will see how much you care.
“If you cared about anyone else, you’d care about your kids and seek help.”
Leave the kids out of it juan. You don’t know shit about my kids and people here could give a shit. Quit wasting space.
“Narcissism is a very hard to treat mental problem because narcissists can’t admit they have a problem and blame others for their problems. Sound familiar?”
Juan, quit wasting space so others can contribute. You are showing narcissism by this run on comment session. You are telling on yourself. You need the mental help.
Davy on Mon, 18th Jun 2018 7:32 am
“I am not surprised that you don’t know the difference between a typo and functional illiteracy.”
Please quit being stupid and contributing noise. Can you say something please?
JuanP on Mon, 18th Jun 2018 7:33 am
Delusional Davy ” I am not here to be liked I am here seeking knowledge.”
The only reason you are here is because you have nowhere else to be because nobody in the whole world likes you and this is an unmoderated forum so you don’t get kicked out. If you were seeking knowledge, as you claim, you would not constantly deny every truth that doesn’t conform to your delusions. That is not to seek knowledge; that is to confirm your biases.
JuanP on Mon, 18th Jun 2018 7:34 am
Delusional Davy “Please quit being stupid and contributing noise. Can you say something please?”
Something! LOL!
Davy on Mon, 18th Jun 2018 7:40 am
“The only reason you are here is because you have nowhere else to be because nobody in the whole world likes you and this is an unmoderated forum so you don’t get kicked out.”
Come on juan, “the whole world”, you are definitely are running out of things to say so now you are being dramatic/
“If you were seeking knowledge, as you claim, you would not constantly deny every truth that doesn’t conform to your delusions.”
Examples? Because all I am seeing out of you this morning is emotional attacks. You have posted nothing today that is fact or a contribution. All you are doing is satisfying your pointless pride of davy attacks. Give it a rest and let other contribute.
“that is to confirm your biases.”
We are all bias juan and it is the act of debating that honest people can adapt their bias closer to the truth. In your case and your group it is all about winning your agenda not the truth.
JuanP on Mon, 18th Jun 2018 7:41 am
Delusional Davy “We both have said enough today how about signing off so others can contribute then we will see how much you care.”
If you, your sock puppets, and the other bullies stop bullying, I would stop fighting you. You don’t even have to sign off. I don’t mind you posting comments as long as you keep them civil. Maybe you haven’t noticed but that is exactly what I’ve been doing for days. I won’t give your sock puppets a rest, though, because using sock puppets is not signing off. Let’s see how long you last. Time out!