Groundwater Quality in Assam, Other NE States Rated Excellent for Irrigation: 2024 Report

GUWAHATI: The quality of groundwater in Northeastern states, including Assam, has been found to be in the excellent category for irrigation, according to the Annual Groundwater Quality Report for 2024. The report was released by the Union Minister of Jal Shakti, CR Patil, on December 31 after the Central Ground Water Board assessed the quality of groundwater. 

Adopting a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for groundwater quality monitoring, ensuring uniformity in data collection, analysis, and interpretation, the findings were a result of internationally recognized methods.

The report provides a comprehensive analysis of groundwater quality in India through background monitoring, trend analysis, and hotspot identification.

With a robust dataset derived from over 15,200 monitoring locations and focused assessments at 4,982 trend stations, the report delivers critical insights into groundwater quality variations across spatial and temporal scales. It serves as a critical scientific baseline for policymakers, researchers, and stakeholders engaged in groundwater management. 

The data-driven approach and evidence-based findings provide a foundation for informed decision-making aimed at enhancing groundwater sustainability, mitigating contamination risks, and promoting adaptive water use practices.

Debashree Mukherjee, Secretary, Department of Water Resources, River Development, & Ganga Rejuvenation, Ministry of Jal Shakti; Subodh Yadav, Additional Secretary (A, IC, & GW); and Dr. Sunil Kumar Ambast, Chairman, CGWB, were present on the occasion.

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