The Uttar Pradesh Ground Water Management and Regulation Act of 2019 regulates the extraction, usage, conservation, and pollution control of groundwater resources throughout the entire state. It applies to all entities extracting groundwater, including commercial, industrial, infrastructure, and bulk users, alongside commercial drilling agencies, while specifically exempting domestic and agricultural users from any severe penal provisions. This legislation matters because it establishes a multi-tiered system of local and state authorities to monitor rapidly depleting aquifers, mandate rainwater harvesting, and enforce water security plans. By systematically managing extraction and protecting water quality, it secures essential clean water access for future generations.
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