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It is assumed that India might become a water starved country by 2050 where almost
all the areas of India would face drinking water scarcity. Also, it is estimated that the
industrial and domestic sectors will demand 85% additional water. The per capita
accessibility of water has also reduced almost 3 times in the last few years.
Due to urban development, the ground water is excessively used. Also, water is
neither stored nor reused in effective ways. The increase of industrial waste into the
natural water reservoirs is increasing and this has lead to decrease of natural
ingredients in water.
Prominent Causes of water scarcity in India:

The major cause of water scarcity In India is inefficient use of water resources for
agriculture. Agriculture being the primary occupation, a lot of water is used for
irrigation. Use of traditional techniques for drainage, water conveyance and rigorous
use of groundwater are the basic causes of water scarcity.

Despite having a fulfilling river system in India, lack of water management has led to
water scarcity. Ineffective distribution of water among urban and rural areas is one
of the reasons behind scarcity.

Increasing population is also one of the prominent causes of water scarcity. Rapid
consumption of clean water and lack of preservation plays a huge part in water
scarcity.

Also sewage, improper waste water drainage, rise in construction etc. are the chief
reasons behind the scarcity of water faced by India.

Quick Facts about water scarcity:

• Throughout the world, around 1.1 billion people are lacking treated
drinking water.
• Approximately, 1 out of 5 deaths of children under the age of 5 is due to
waterborne disease.
• If all the people in the world had clean and treated drinking water, the death
caused by diarrhea would reduce by 34%.
• Almost half of the patients in the hospitals suffer from water borne disease.
• Around 31% schools do not have clean drinking water or proper toilets

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