Farm ponds that dot parched Marathwada may deplete groundwater in the long run
As many farm ponds have proliferated and are being lined with plastic sheets and filled from wells, there would be no recharge of groundwater, leading to a vicious circle.
Read the entire article, published by The Times of India on 16 Apr. 2019
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