Dhansar, March 22: The water crisis in Jharkhand is escalating rapidly due to encroachment on riverbeds and excessive groundwater extraction in major cities. Experts have issued a warning that without immediate action, the situation could worsen in the coming years.
On the occasion of World Water Day, a national seminar was held at IIT (ISM) Dhansar on Sunday. Speakers presented data indicating that construction has reached the rivers in cities like Ranchi, Dhansar, and Jamshedpur. This encroachment disrupts the natural flow of rivers, increasing the risk of damage during floods.
Experts emphasize that maintaining uninterrupted river flow is impossible without freeing encroached land. Saryu Rai, the MLA from Jamshedpur West and a leader in the Damodar River Save Movement for the past two decades, stated that unlimited borewell drilling has led to a rapid decline in groundwater levels, deepening the water crisis.
Padma Shri Prof. R.K. Sinha expressed concern over the changing nature of embankment construction and rising pollution in rivers. Meanwhile, Prof. Anshumali from IIT (ISM) noted that watershed management plans have not been effectively implemented, leading to the rapid disappearance of small rivers and streams.
Anshul Sharan, president of Yugantar Bharati, warned that climate change, excessive groundwater extraction, and uncontrolled land use are continuously increasing pressure on water resources. He cautioned that a significant gap may emerge between the demand and supply of drinking water in the future. The seminar also highlighted that the pressures of industrialization and urbanization have further deteriorated the condition of rivers and water sources.
Several speakers stressed that solving the problem is not possible without prioritizing environmental balance in development plans. This seminar, organized jointly by IIT (ISM) Dhansar, Yugantar Bharati, Namami Gange, the Central Ground Water Board, and other institutions, emphasized the importance of water conservation, river rejuvenation, and balanced resource utilization.
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