Life Skill (II) Name Registration Number ADITI. 2301020052 Aditya Kumar Sahoo 2301020053 Ayush Kumar Minz 2301020054 Kumar Keshav 2301020055 Saloni Singh 2301020064 BENGALURU WATER CRISIS
BENGALURU WATER CRISIS
How bad the situation is : 70% water needs are fulfilled by Kaveri river while the rest from ground water pump Over 3000 borewell dried up Rapid Urbanization/concretization increased 1000% 80% reduction in water bodies Aging infrastructure and water leakage
How did this situation arise Man Made Disaster 98% of lakes are encroached upon and 90% of them are fed with untreated sewage or industrial effluents.
India’s Future In 2018 NITI AYOG introduced composite water management. 600 million Indian face high to extreme water stress. 2 lakh people die every year due to inadequate access to safe water. 6% GDP loss
Impact Agricultural impact Electricity production Drinking water scarcity Industrial disrupt
Steps to conserve water Conservation and efficient use Infrastructure upgrades Lake rejuvenation and protection Policy and governance
CONCLUSION Addressing the water crisis in Bengaluru is crucial not only for the city's immediate survival but also for its long-term sustainability and resilience. By implementing a combination of conservation measures, infrastructure upgrades, lake rejuvenation efforts, policy reforms, Bengaluru can begin to mitigate the impact of the water crisis. As these efforts are essential to be taken to ensure a sustainable water future for the city and its residents.