Abstract:<p>Groundwater is an important resource in India as it is used extensively for industrial, agricultural and drinking purposes<strong>. </strong>With the increase in demand due to growth in population, industrialization and improvement of living standards, the groundwater resources in India are depleting. For instance, the long-term trend of groundwater level observed in the Ropar district of Punjab, India for a span of ten years shows a gradual decline. The maximum fal… Show more
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