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Policy Expert Calls for Groundwater Caps on Hyderabad Hotels
✍️ Telangana Today
🗓 30 Oct 2026, 04:16 AM
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A public policy specialist has urged the Telangana government to impose limits on groundwater extraction by hotels in Hyderabad, citing growing water scarcity concerns.
Hyderabad, Telangana – A noted public policy expert has publicly advocated for the introduction of caps on groundwater usage by hotels operating in the city. The expert highlighted that unchecked extraction by the hospitality sector is adding pressure to an already strained water supply, especially during peak tourist seasons.
The call comes amid reports of declining groundwater levels across Hyderabad, prompting municipal authorities to explore stricter water management measures. While no specific limit has been proposed yet, the expert emphasized that a regulatory framework could help balance commercial needs with the city's long‑term water security.
Stakeholders, including hotel associations and the state water department, are expected to review the recommendation in upcoming policy discussions, with the aim of preventing further depletion of the region's aquifers.
The call comes amid reports of declining groundwater levels across Hyderabad, prompting municipal authorities to explore stricter water management measures. While no specific limit has been proposed yet, the expert emphasized that a regulatory framework could help balance commercial needs with the city's long‑term water security.
Stakeholders, including hotel associations and the state water department, are expected to review the recommendation in upcoming policy discussions, with the aim of preventing further depletion of the region's aquifers.