45% rainfall deficit puts Dharwad on water conservation alert
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Summary
A 45% rainfall deficit in Dharwad district this monsoon has prompted the district administration to step up measures to conserve water and appeal to the public to use the available resources judiciously.
Key Facts
TypeNews
SourceThe Hindu - National
PublishedFriday, 18 September 2026
Affected Population~900 million rural households, 190 million lacking safe water
Key Numbers
Jal Jeevan Mission: Rs 60,000 crore/year
14.5 crore rural tap connections delivered
SBM 2.0: Rs 1.4 lakh crore outlay
Net-zero target: 2070
Key Authorities
Ministry of Jal ShaktiCPCBCGWBMinistry of Environment, Forest & Climate ChangeMinistry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Key Stakeholders
Rural HouseholdsUrban Water UtilitiesFarmers (Irrigation)Forest CommunitiesPolluting IndustriesRenewable Energy Firms
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