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water infrastructure in India: Quick Facts

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The Sardar Sarovar Dam, a large concrete gravity dam with multiple spillway gates, spans the Narmada River in Gujarat, India, with water pooled at its base and hills in the background.
A worker stands among lush tea plants while operating a sprinkler irrigation system, with streams of water spraying over the green Durga Bari tea garden in Tripura, India.
A man sits on cracked, dry earth beside a small pool of water in the mostly dried-up Varuna River in Phoolpur, India, during a severe drought.
Infographic explaining water scarcity, showing that most of Earth's water is salt water and only a small fraction is accessible freshwater. It highlights types of scarcity, major cities at risk, key global risks, and challenges such as inefficient irrigation, water pollution, population growth, and climate change. Solutions listed include conserving water, restoring ecosystems, investing in infrastructure, and addressing global warming.
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