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What are the various reasons for diminishing levels of groundwater in the state of India? Suggest some measure to improve the situation?

Overexploitation of water by the societies in urban areas and by the industries have led to the diminishing levels of groundwater. Adoption of rainwater harvesting techniques by societies is one of the best solutions for such diminishing water levels.


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