The groundwater levels are dropping rapidly in India due to the following reasons:
- The over-exploitation of groundwater is mainly responsible for the lowering of water table.
- Excessive extraction for agriculture, especially through borewells, has led to a significant decline in the water table.
- This issue is further worsened by a reduction in rainfall, which limits the natural recharge of groundwater.
- Industrial use and the growing demand from a rising population also contribute to this rapid depletion.