State-wise Dynamic Groundwater Resources of India (2025)
Comprehensive assessment of groundwater recharge and extraction across all States and Union Territories of India for the year 2025.
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Data Format
Dataset Schema (5 features)
| Name | Type | Nullable | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sl.No | integer | No | Serial number for identifying the State or Union Territory. |
| Name of State/UT | categorical | No | The administrative name of the Indian State or Union Territory. |
| Monsoon season recharge from rainfall (bcm) | float | No | Groundwater recharge occurring during the monsoon season solely from rainfall, measured in Billion Cubic Meters. |
| Monsoon season recharge from other sources | float | No | Groundwater recharge during monsoon from sources like canals, tanks, and water conservation structures (BCM). |
| Non-monsoon season recharge from rainfall | float | No | Groundwater recharge occurring during the non-monsoon months from rainfall (BCM). |
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About This Dataset
This dataset provides a detailed snapshot of India's dynamic groundwater resources. It categorizes groundwater recharge by season (monsoon and non-monsoon) and source (rainfall vs. other sources like canals or tanks). It also tracks annual extraction for various sectors—including irrigation, industrial, and domestic use—and calculates the 'Stage of Groundwater Extraction', a critical indicator of water stress. The data covers 36 administrative units (States/UTs) plus a national total, offering insights into regional water availability and sustainability.
Data Quality
The dataset is highly structured and numerically consistent. It includes a final 'Grand Total' row for national-level analysis. Most numeric fields are represented in Billion Cubic Meters (BCM), providing a standard scale for cross-state comparison.
Use Cases
Regional water stress assessment, policy formulation for agricultural irrigation, environmental impact studies for industrial expansion, and monitoring progress toward sustainable water management goals in India.
Limitations
The data is aggregated at the state level; sub-district or aquifer-level variations are not captured. Economic and demographic drivers behind the extraction rates are not explicitly included in this file.
Methodology
The assessment follows the Groundwater Estimation Committee (GEC-2015) methodology, utilizing data from monitoring wells, rainfall records, and irrigation/industrial reports to estimate annual recharge and draft.
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Source Information
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Usage & Restrictions
License: GODL-India — This dataset is licensed for use by the purchasing entity. Refer to the specific license terms for permitted use.
Access Control: Download links are time-limited and single-use. All access is logged for audit purposes.