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Gujarat Considers New Groundwater Regulation Law
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 05 Aug 2026, 01:37 AM
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The Gujarat government is exploring a new legislation to control groundwater extraction, aiming to curb overuse and protect water resources.
The Gujarat government has announced that it is mulling a new law to regulate groundwater use across the state.
The proposed legislation would set limits on extraction volumes, require permits for drilling, and impose penalties for illegal pumping.
Experts say the move comes in response to rising groundwater depletion in several districts, which threatens agriculture and drinking water supplies.
State officials have indicated that the draft bill will be tabled in the legislative assembly later this year and will be subject to public consultation.
The proposed legislation would set limits on extraction volumes, require permits for drilling, and impose penalties for illegal pumping.
Experts say the move comes in response to rising groundwater depletion in several districts, which threatens agriculture and drinking water supplies.
State officials have indicated that the draft bill will be tabled in the legislative assembly later this year and will be subject to public consultation.