NEWS:  Karnataka reports decline in groundwater extraction in 2025 → Based on Groundwater Assessment Report–2025

HIGHLIGHTS

• Groundwater extraction reduced: 68.44% (2024) → 66.49% (2025)
• Annual recharge increased: 18.74 BCM → 19.28 BCM
• Extractable groundwater resources increased: 16.88 BCM → 17.41 BCM
• Rise in conservation structures + good rainfall contributed

KEY FINDINGS

• Recharge through structures ↑ 29.11%(0.81 BCM → 1.04 BCM)
• Improvement in groundwater status across 11 taluks
• Over-exploited areas → shifting to critical / safer categories
  • Example: Chamarajanagar improved from over-exploited → critical
• Domestic groundwater extraction ↓ 0.58%
  • Reason: Increased reliance on surface water (Jal Jeevan Mission)
• Water availability improving through year-round supply measures

GOVERNMENT MEASURES

• Expansion of water conservation structures
• Lake rejuvenation + treated water supply
• Public awareness campaigns on water use

NEW INITIATIVE

• Digital Water StackàUses AI + satellite data for real-time groundwater monitoring