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Groundwater Recharge and Agriculture: Finding a Sustainable Balance
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Manuscript ID: CoBS/V1I1/01
Groundwater Recharge and Agriculture: Finding a Sustainable Balance
Arup Mondal
Abstract
Groundwater plays a critical role in sustaining global agriculture, especially in arid and semi-arid regions. However, excessive reliance on groundwater for irrigation has led to rapid aquifer depletion, threatening food and water security. This article explores the dynamic relationship between agriculture and groundwater recharge, highlighting the potential of artificial recharge structures—like check dams, recharge ponds, and trenches—and sustainable irrigation methods such as drip systems. Using case studies from India, the U.S., and Africa, it showcases how integrated approaches like Managed Aquifer Recharge (MAR), policy reforms, and farmer innovations can balance extraction with replenishment. A roadmap is outlined for building resilience through technology, governance, and ecological awareness.
Keywords
Groundwater Recharge, Sustainable Agriculture, Drip Irrigation, Managed Aquifer Recharge, Artificial Recharge Structures
Reference
Central Ground Water Board (CGWB). (2023). Annual Report on Groundwater Resources in India.
World Bank. (2021). Deep Wells and Prudence: Towards Pragmatic Action for Addressing Groundwater Overexploitation in India.
FAO. (2020). AQUASTAT Global Water Statistics.
IWMI (International Water Management Institute). (2022). Water Scarcity and Agriculture: Navigating the Future.
California Department of Water Resources. (2021). Groundwater Sustainability Plan Reports.
Jal Shakti Ministry, Government of India. (2023). PMKSY Implementation Report.
World Bank. (2021). Deep Wells and Prudence: Towards Pragmatic Action for Addressing Groundwater Overexploitation in India.
FAO. (2020). AQUASTAT Global Water Statistics.
IWMI (International Water Management Institute). (2022). Water Scarcity and Agriculture: Navigating the Future.
California Department of Water Resources. (2021). Groundwater Sustainability Plan Reports.
Jal Shakti Ministry, Government of India. (2023). PMKSY Implementation Report.
- Published online
- 06th June, 2025
How to Cite the Article
Mondal, A. (2025). Groundwater Recharge and Agriculture: Finding a Sustainable Balance. Chronicle of Biological Sciences, 1(1), 1-3
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