Punjab’s Groundwater Exploitation Raises Water Security Concerns

The Hindu published a feature titled “Water wealth: On groundwater exploitation in Punjab” that focuses on the state’s increasing reliance on underground water resources. The article points out that extensive extraction for irrigation has sparked concerns about the long‑term sustainability of Punjab’s aquifers. It notes that declining water tables could affect agricultural productivity and rural livelihoods across the region. The report calls for a shift toward more regulated withdrawal, artificial recharge and alternative water‑saving practices to safeguard the state’s water wealth.