Dossier
groundwater extraction
Coverage of groundwater extraction in the Nexus archive.
- In Assam Budget, BJP-led govt. proposes ‘green cess’ on polluting industries
The BJP-led government in Assam proposes a 'green cess' on polluting industries as part of its budget. Finance Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah highlighted a threefold increase in the state's budget size to over ₹2 lakh crore over 10 years. The cess will target stone crushers, coke-based industries, brick kilns, second-hand vehicle transfers, and groundwater extraction.
- T.N. Water Resources Department to move groundwater extraction NOC process online
The Tamil Nadu Water Resources Department is working to transition the groundwater extraction NOC issuance process to an online portal, with officials aiming to issue fresh NOCs through the platform within a month.