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Since ground water resources are getting depleted at a fast pace. What are the alternatives ?

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Since ground water resources are getting depleted at a fast pace, the alternatives are :
1) Tanks should be constructed to harvest rain water.
2) Projects should be constructed across the rivers.
3) Water stored in projects or dams should be channelised to the agricultural lands through canals.
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