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　　Why is a robust water infrastructure important? A robust water infrastructure ensures the collection, storage, and distribution of water to agriculture and industries. It guarantees access to clean drinking water, helps generate hydroelectric power, and replenishes groundwater.

　　What are the major sources of water in India? Surface-water sources such as rivers, lakes, wetlands, and reservoirs account for 60 percent of India’s usable water, and about 40 percent of usable water comes from the ground. Rainwater and glaciers are also minor sources of water.

　　What are the major causes of India’s water crisis? The main causes are excessive groundwater extraction, widespread pollution of surface and groundwater sources, global warming, and population growth.

　　water infrastructure in India, infrastructure for the holistic management of the water resources of India. The infrastructure includes dams, irrigation systems, and reservoirs and ensures the collection, storage, and distribution of water to agriculture, industries, and households. Vital for sustaining economic growth and food security, a robust water infrastructure is the backbone of all agricultural and industrial activity. It also plays a critical role in guaranteeing access to clean drinking water, generating hydroelectric power, controlling floods, and replenishing groundwater. As India’s water resources are stretched thin by a growing population and environmental challenges, the modernization and continued development of the ...(100 of 992 words)

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