Based upon an analysis of current status of groundwater protection in India, it is suggested to develop an Indian version of the groundwater management model applied in the European Union with the Groundwater Directive. The aim is to assist enforcement of Indian legislation against overexploitation and pollution of groundwater and thus to enhance access to clean groundwater for drinking, sanitation and irrigation for rural India.
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