Borewell Drilling Ban in Bengaluru
Sector: Water Supply and Storage • Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Source: News9live
In response to a severe water crisis, Bengaluru has imposed a year-long ban on borewell drilling due to three consecutive years of groundwater depletion. The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) announced this prohibition following alarming findings from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) regarding critically low water levels in many city wards. The ban aims to curb excessive grou
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Water Supply and Storage
- Location
- Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- News9live
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Description | In response to a severe water crisis, Bengaluru has imposed a year-long ban on borewell drilling due to three consecutive years of groundwater depletion. The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) announced this prohibition following alarming findings from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) regarding critically low water levels in many city wards. The ban aims to curb excessive groundwater extraction while ensuring that the city's water supply from the Cauvery River remains sufficient. |
Original sector | Water Management |
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Country | India |
State | Karnataka |
City | Bengaluru |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Water Supply and Storage |
Article published date | 2025-03-03 |
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