Abstract

Joji VS

The Central Ground Water Board is the apex or ganisation for development and management of ground water resources of the country and is entrusted with the responsibilities of scientific studies-including surveys, investigation and exploration programmes for the assessment of the resources-and assisting the states in development, management, augmentation, conservation and protection of ground water from pollution. Central Ground Water Board assists drought-affected states in locating sites and designing tube wells. Further the organisation studies the feasibility of application of new technologies for planning development and management of ground water resources. The activities of the Board, which are regular in nature, are being pursued on a continuing basis.