What is the current groundwater extraction rate in Gurgaon?

Gurgaon's groundwater extraction rate is 194.6% above the permissible limit, according to the 2025 CGWB report.

Which sectors contribute most to Gurgaon's groundwater withdrawal?

Industrial use is a major contributor to groundwater withdrawal, alongside irrigation and domestic consumption.

How does groundwater recharge occur in the region?

Groundwater recharge in the region is heavily dependent on monsoon rainfall and also receives contributions from canals and other surface water sources.

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Gurgaon Groundwater Crisis: Over-Exploitation Soars

7 Mar

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Summary

Gurgaon groundwater extraction exceeds permissible limits by 194.6%.
Industrial use accounts for a significant portion of groundwater withdrawal.
Groundwater recharge heavily depends on monsoon rainfall and surface water.

Gurgaon Groundwater Crisis: Over-Exploitation Soars

Gurgaon's groundwater extraction has reached a critical point, exceeding permissible limits by 194.6% as of the latest Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) report for 2025. This indicates an ongoing and severe depletion of underground water resources, despite marginal improvements from previous years.

The city draws approximately 40,396 hectare-metres of groundwater annually, far surpassing the sustainable extractable resource of 22,923 hectare-metres. This unsustainable practice is driven by a combination of factors, including rapid urbanization and industrial demand, which accounts for a substantial portion of the extraction.