| Syllabus: GS-I, Subject: Society and Social Justice, Topic: Urbanization – Problems and remedies, Issue: Urban Water crisis |
Context- Water crisis in Bengaluru
Factors responsible for water crisis in the urban areas:
- Unplanned urbanization
- Concretization restrict ground water recharge
- Roads obstruct hydrological flows, acting as barriers.
- Fragmented governance leads to improper wastewater management.
- Mega cities in India exceed their carrying capacity.
The way ahead:
- Reform water governance, focusing on river basin institutions.
- Establish specialized institutions to address environmental concerns.
- Restore interconnectivity of water bodies like lakes and wetlands.
- Plan infrastructure for future growth, managing resources effectively from the start.
- Implement comprehensive water management, including lakes, aquifers, rainwater, and wastewater treatment.
- Encourage development in other regions to restrict migration.
