Water Scarcity Eradication Program

Name of the Scheme:
Various activities such as taking possession of wells, tanker water supply, taking possession of wells, repair of tap water supply scheme, etc.

Duration :

  • Start: October to June (every year)

  • End: End of June

Area :

  • Drought-affected villages and villages in rural and remote areas

Plan Implementation Process :

  • As per the Groundwater Act, the Groundwater Survey and Development Agency studies the groundwater levels in monsoon and observation wells and prepares a report on potential water shortages.

  • This report is submitted to the Collector, who processes the declaration of a potential water scarcity area as per the government decision (3 February 1999, 27 February 2008, 25 October 2008).

  • All Gram Panchayats study the situation in the villages and determine whether there is water scarcity or not, and also prepare resolutions proposing measures to alleviate water scarcity.

  • The Rural Water Supply Department prepares the time frame, measures and plans for each village as per the resolution at the district level.

  • The plan for potential water shortage is approved by the people (Ma.) and approved by the Collector.

  • The villages included in the scheme are surveyed by a geologist.

  • After receiving administrative approval from the Collector, the measures are implemented.

Advantages :

  • Villagers do not have to face water shortages due to the provision of drinking water supply in potential drought-prone areas before water shortages occur.