Vol. 8, Issue 8, Part N (2024)

Groundwater is essentially water stored beneath the Earth's surface in the tiny spaces within rocks, soil, and gravel. It's a crucial natural resource that supplies a significant portion of the world's freshwater needs. Groundwater is replenished naturally through a process called infiltration. Rainwater seeps into the ground, gradually filling up the spaces in the underground layers. Groundwater is a vital component of the Earth's water supply, and its significance can be seen in several areas. Groundwater's significance cannot be overstated, and its conservation and management are crucial for ensuring a sustainable future. The present survey was conducted in Raipur district of Chhattisgarh during the year 2024, were 2 blocks namely (Dharsiwa and Tilda) selected purposively. A total of 120 respondents participated in this study, 60 respondents from each of the blocks. The finding of the study revealed that, the trend line shows the groundwater level (in feet below ground level) over several time periods. In initial Period (1970 - 2006) groundwater level is at 108 feet below ground level. In 2007 – 2011, the level drops slightly to 109.23 feet below ground level. In 2012 – 2016 a more significant decline was seen, 112.49 feet below ground level. In 2017 – 2021 the ground level falls further to 119.66 feet below ground level. In current situation (2022 – 2023), the groundwater level reaches 128.87 feet below ground level. The rate of decline appears to increase over time. The initial drop from 1970 to 2006 is relatively small, but the subsequent periods show increasingly larger declines. In the most recent period (2022 - 2023), it shows the largest decline, suggesting that the situation is worsening.