Fadnavis relaxes borewell drilling restrictions until December 15 to help farmers save trees
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Groundwater management vs ecological conservation: a GS3 case study on drought mitigation and water governance.
Why in news
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced a temporary relaxation of borewell drilling and deepening restrictions until December 15 to assist farmers in preserving trees during drought conditions.
Background
The Maharashtra government is allowing the drilling of new borewells and deepening of existing ones until December 15. The measure requires prior permission from authorities and is coupled with a directive to the Zilla Parishad to prioritize funding for Jal Jeevan Mission projects.
Facts for Prelims
- PostDevendra Fadnavis: Chief Minister of Maharashtra
- FactBorewell drilling relaxation valid until December 15
Prelims practice question
Which mission is the Maharashtra government directing Zilla Parishads to prioritize for funding?
- (a)PM-KUSUM
- (b)AMRUT
- (c)Jal Jeevan Mission
- (d)MGNREGA
Show answer
Answer: (c) Jal Jeevan Mission — The note states that the Zilla Parishad is directed to prioritize funding for Jal Jeevan Mission projects.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the conflict between groundwater extraction for agricultural irrigation and ecological conservation in drought-prone regions of India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Resource depletion: Rapid groundwater extraction leading to falling water tables and ecological degradation
- Regulatory friction: Balancing immediate agricultural needs with long-term sustainable water management policies
- Institutional oversight: Challenges in monitoring unauthorized borewell deepening at the local level
Keywords: Groundwater management · Drought mitigation · Sustainable irrigation · Regulatory relaxation · Water governance
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