A Study on Great Dip in Ground Water Level among Various Districts in Tamilnadu

I Groundwater forms a long-term storage component of the water cycle. Ground Water shortage is a global problem. While other people in some parts of the India maybe enjoying enough supply of water, others are faced with water shortage. South India is not an exception in this regard because some do not have access to water but rely on distance conveyance. Government is under constitutional obligation to supply this basic social and economic service. This study, therefore, aimed at investigating the causes of ground water shortage and the impact thereof on the household of Tamilnadu. The data collected from all districts of this state showed that the area has a serious problem of ground water shortage. The lack of water per the findings negatively affects the livelihoods and development of the people of Tamilnadu.