Ground Water Vision 2047: Ensuring Water Security in a changing climate through Sustainable Management Practice for India.

India's hydrological framework is among the most diverse globally, encompassing regions like the Himalayan mountains, Indo-Ganga-Brahmaputra floodplains, western aeolian-alluvial deposits, and coastal areas. Groundwater, a critical resource supporting over 60% of irrigation and 85% of drinking water, faces unprecedented stress due to overexploitation, aquifer depletion, and quality deterioration. The challenges are compounded by erratic rainfall patterns, prolonged droughts, and extreme weather events induced by climate change. This paper introduces