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NBT Conclave: High extraction, gap in water usage & recharge alarming, says Rajshekhar

1 2 Lucknow: Did you know that producing a litre of bottled water consumes over five and a half litres of water? In other words, while we drink one litre, more than five litres are lost in the process. This fact was shared by director of the UP ground water department, Raj Shekhar, at the 'Bhujal Suraksha, Bhavishya Ki Raksha' event, jointly organised by Navbharat Times and the UP ground water department on Friday to raise awareness about the growing water crisis. "Making just one leather belt or bag requires around 150 to 200 litres of water. Similarly, growing one kilogram of rice can consume anywhere from 1,500 to 5,000 litres of water," Rajshekhar added. The event highlighted the alarming imbalance between groundwater usage and recharge. "In some places, we are extracting 110% to 400% more than what is naturally recharged. This unsustainable water balance raises serious concerns for the future," he warned. Citing studies by the United Nations and NITI Aayog, he said that water consumption in India is rising rapidly, while groundwater replenishment remains inadequate. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Cervecería Nacional CFD: Calcula cuánto podrías ganar invirtiendo solo $100 Empieza a invertir Inscríbete ahora Undo The problem is further aggravated by population growth, intensive water use in agriculture and industry, and unsustainable daily habits. However, there is hope. Shekhar shared success stories from parts of India where new technologies have helped reduce water usage by up to 75%. "Earlier, 100 litres were needed for certain tasks. Now, just 25 to 35 litres are enough," he said. Simple lifestyle changes—such as using water-saving taps, washing machines, and toilets—can also lead to significant water conservation, he added. Follow more information on Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad here . Get real-time live updates on rescue operations and check full list of passengers onboard AI 171 .