Haryana Launches AI-Powered Water Resource Atlas 2025
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Haryana Water Resource Atlas 2025 launched by Haryana Water Resources Authority (HWRA). |
| Key Features | - Developed with Haryana Space Applications Centre (HARSAC).<br>- AI-powered geospatial platform.<br>- Provides real-time insights on groundwater, surface water, recharge zones, and cropping patterns. |
| Data Sources | - Satellite observations, GPS surveys, meteorological inputs, agriculture records.<br>- Data from CGWB, IMD, Irrigation Department, Agriculture Department. |
| Urgency | - 76% of Haryana's blocks are "critical" or "over-exploited" for groundwater.<br>- Aims for data-driven interventions at administrative and grassroots levels. |
| Data Update Cycle | - Core datasets (e.g., groundwater depth, soil composition) updated once a decade.<br>- Low-maintenance platform for data renewal. |
| Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) | - Apex body under Ministry of Jal Shakti.<br>- Established in 1970.<br>- Manages, monitors, and regulates groundwater resources.<br>- Implements schemes for artificial recharge and rainwater harvesting. |
| India Meteorological Department (IMD) | - National Meteorological Service under Ministry of Earth Sciences.<br>- Provides weather forecasts, warnings, and meteorological statistics.<br>- Conducts research in meteorology and allied disciplines. |