How to apply for groundwater NOC in Andhra Pradesh?

Visit AP Water Resources portal or Bhujal. Register, fill application, upload land documents and site plan, pay fee, and track online. Processing: 7-10 working days.

What is the borewell permission fee in AP?

Fees vary by extraction volume and zone classification. Domestic users may be exempt. Industrial and commercial users pay based on project category as per AP GW rules.

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Our Water Heritage

Groundwater: The Lifeline of Andhra Pradesh

Understanding the cultural, social, and economic significance of water in our state

From the ancient temple tanks of Tirupati to the fertile Krishna-Godavari delta, water has shaped Andhra Pradesh's civilization for millennia. Groundwater irrigates our rice paddies, powers our industries, and sustains millions of livelihoods.

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Cultural & Historical Significance

Water is sacred in Andhra Pradesh's cultural fabric:

Temple Tank Tradition: Sri Venkateswara Temple's Swami Pushkarini and thousands of temple tanks across AP serve religious and recharge purposes — many still actively replenishing aquifers.
Krishna-Godavari Delta: One of India's most fertile regions, cultivated for over 2,000 years using canal and groundwater irrigation.
Anicut Engineering: Ancient anicut systems at Prakasam built by the Kakatiya dynasty controlled water flow and recharged groundwater.
Pushkaram Festivals: 12-yearly festivals celebrating rivers (Krishna, Godavari, Tungabhadra) reflect deep water reverence.

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Economic Engine Powered by Groundwater

Andhra Pradesh's ₹12+ lakh crore economy relies on groundwater across sectors:

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Agricultural Powerhouse

AP is India's #1 in rice production, #1 in fisheries, and a major exporter of mangoes, chilies, and turmeric. Over 60% of irrigation depends on groundwater.

62 Lakh Farmer families in AP

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Aquaculture Capital

AP leads India in shrimp and fish farming. Aquaculture farms in coastal districts use significant groundwater for maintaining water quality.

₹35,000 Cr Annual aquaculture output

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Industrial Growth

Visakhapatnam Steel Plant, pharma units in Vizag, and textile industries in Guntur require reliable water supply sourced largely from groundwater.

800+ Major industrial units

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Amaravati Development

The new capital city and surrounding development depends on sustainable groundwater management for both construction and future residents.

217 sq km Capital region area

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Impact on People's Lives

Groundwater touches every aspect of life in Andhra Pradesh:

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Rayalaseema Survival

In chronically drought-prone Rayalaseema (Anantapur, Kurnool, YSR Kadapa), borewells are the only water source for lakhs of families and livestock.

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Drinking Water Security

Many towns and villages rely on borewells when piped supply fails. Fluoride contamination in Nalgonda-origin districts remains a health challenge.

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Livelihood Chain

Beyond farming: water tankers, borewell drillers, pump dealers, irrigation equipment suppliers — entire supply chains depend on groundwater.

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Urban Expansion

Rapidly growing cities like Vijayawada and Visakhapatnam supplement municipal supply with groundwater from apartments and commercial complexes.

🌱 Why Sustainable Management Matters

45% of AP blocks are semi-critical to over-exploited

2-4m average water table decline per year in Rayalaseema

₹1,500 Cr annual pump energy subsidy linked to groundwater

Bhujal helps protect this vital resource through scientific monitoring, regulatory compliance, and sustainable extraction — securing water for Andhra Pradesh's future.

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