This approach paper by the CGWB on water quality issues in islands (Andaman & Nicobar and Lakshadweep) includes a detailed and comprehensive account of the basic information pertaining to each group of islands separately such as administrative set-up, population, climate and also the technical aspects like geomorphology, geological and hydrogeological conditions.
The CGWB has been engaged in carrying out hydrogeological and geophysical studies apart from groundwater exploration and artificial recharge & conservation studies in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands since the past few decades. It has also carried out intensive studies specially to solve the chronic water supply problem to Port Blair city which has the bulk of population and activities, through inter-island transfer of spring water.
The report will be of help for island development and would serve as a guide for taking necessary remedial measures for improving the water quality and availability in the islands. Some of the recommendations include –
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