New Delhi, Oct. 7 -- A few years ago, the government body Niti Aayog identified 21 major Indian cities as being in immediate danger of running out of groundwater.

About 55% of India's rural population had piped water and 15% had household connections as of 2016. To address these challenges, the government has taken various measures and introduced many policies.

The government's 'Nal Se Jal' or 'piped water supply for all' scheme endeavours to provide a piped water supply to all households by 2030.

Apart from this, there are several other water infrastructure programmes underway, such as the Namami Gange for the clean-up of India's holy river, Ganges, a project to create inland waterways, Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sanchai Yojna aimed at boo...