According to the report, overall groundwater extraction reduced from 68.44% in 2024 to 66.49% in 2025, indicating more responsible and sustainable usage patterns across the State. | Photo Credit: file photo Karnataka has recorded a significant decline in groundwater usage along with a notable increase in annual recharge capacity, reflecting the impact of sustained water conservation efforts and good rainfall, according to Minister for Minor Irrigation, Science and Technology N.S. Boseraju. Releasing the 2025 Groundwater Assessment Report here on Wednesday, the Minister said the gains had been made owing to good rainfall, policy interventions, and large-scale water conservation initiatives implemented over the past two years. Published – April 08, 2026 08:28 pm IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation Former Kerala High Court judge appointed as chairperson of high power committee to implement Sabarimala master plan Fishermen association urges govt. to initiate action to release 12 arrested fishermen from Sri Lanka prison