Farmers are moving to the more lucrative sugarcane, hoping to sell it to the many sugar factories in the region and recover from their losses. But sugarcane is a water-intensive crop, requiring irrigation for more than a year
Marathwada sits on basalt rocks. Due to small aquifers, groundwater has limited potential for recharge. Excessive extraction of groundwater has caused the water table to hit an all-time low
Marathwada sits on basalt rocks. Due to small aquifers, groundwater has limited potential for recharge. Excessive extraction of groundwater has caused the water table to hit an all-time low