Bhujal is a comprehensive digital platform designed specifically for Groundwater Officers to efficiently manage NOC applications, monitor extraction, enforce TSGWER 2023 regulations, and increase government revenue by 3x.
Understanding the cultural, social, and economic significance of water in our state
Telangana's relationship with water runs deep — from the ancient Kakatiya tanks that sustained civilizations to today's thriving IT and Pharma industries. Groundwater is not just a resource; it's the foundation of our economy, culture, and future.
Telangana's water management wisdom dates back over 2,000 years:
Telangana's ₹13 lakh crore economy relies heavily on groundwater for key sectors:
Hyderabad hosts 800+ pharma companies in Genome Valley and Pharma City. Pharmaceutical manufacturing requires ultra-pure water — largely sourced from treated groundwater.
HITEC City and Gachibowli house India's largest tech campuses (Google, Microsoft, Amazon). Data center cooling and campus maintenance depend on groundwater.
Telangana's farmers grow cotton, rice, maize, and turmeric — predominantly using borewell irrigation. 85% of irrigation in districts like Nalgonda and Mahbubnagar comes from groundwater.
Hyderabad's construction boom powers thousands of apartments and commercial spaces. Groundwater supplies construction needs and becomes the water source for residents.
Groundwater affects millions of Telangana families every day:
While HMWSSB provides piped water, 65% of Hyderabad's apartments depend on borewells as a backup or primary source. During summer, water tankers become essential — all sourced from groundwater.
Beyond farming, groundwater sustains: 15,000+ water tanker operators, borewell drilling companies, pump mechanics, and water treatment services — directly employing lakhs of families.
Hospitals, dialysis centers, and sanitation facilities depend on reliable water supply. Groundwater contamination (fluoride in Nalgonda) directly affects public health.
Universities like JNTU, Osmania, and hundreds of schools rely on borewells. Water availability directly impacts school attendance in rural districts.
The Bhujal platform helps protect this vital resource through monitoring, compliance, and sustainable extraction — ensuring water availability for generations to come.
Quick access to all groundwater services in Telangana
First-time groundwater extraction permit for apartments, industries, commercial
⏱️ 5-7 working daysAnnual renewal of groundwater extraction permit before expiry
⏱️ 2-3 working daysCheck status of your NOC application using application ID
⏱️ Real-time updatesOnline payment of annual groundwater extraction charges
⏱️ Instant receiptGIS-enabled registration for water tanker operators
⏱️ 1-2 working daysReport illegal extraction or file complaint
⏱️ 48-hour responseComplete step-by-step process for obtaining No Objection Certificate
Create account using mobile number + Aadhaar. OTP verification required.
Complete Form-1 with details: Location, extraction volume, purpose, borewell specifications.
Submit required documents in PDF format (max 5MB each).
Online payment via Net Banking, UPI, Debit/Credit Card.
Field officer visits site for verification (if required for critical zones).
Download QR-coded digital NOC certificate. Valid for 1 year.
Start your NOC application now. Average processing time: 5 working days.
Start Application →Official Government Orders, Acts, and Guidelines
Water, Land and Trees Act - Foundation for groundwater regulation in Telangana
Telangana State Groundwater (Extraction & Regulation) Rules - Latest framework
Industrial Groundwater Extraction
Dated: 15-03-2023 Download PDF →Residential Colony Regulations
Dated: 22-01-2023 Download PDF →GIS Tanker Mandate
Dated: 08-06-2023 Download PDF →STP Compliance for Apartments
Dated: 14-09-2023 Download PDF →Increase government revenue • Enforce TSGWER 2023 regulations • Reduce officer workload by 80%
District/Mandal Level
Administrative Head
Verification Officer
Fee Collection & Audit
Spending 2+ hours daily searching physical files. NOC applications scattered across cabinets. Missing documents cause delays.
Can't track actual groundwater extraction. Self-reported data unreliable. Violations detected only through complaints.
150+ pending applications. Manual verification takes weeks. Citizens complain about delays. Pressure from higher-ups.
Outdated zone maps. Difficulty verifying which rules apply. Manual cross-referencing error-prone.
All applications indexed and searchable. Find any file in 5 seconds. Auto-alerts for missing documents. Cloud backup.
Digital flow meters transmit data every 15 minutes. Threshold alerts for over-extraction. Automatic violation flagging.
Application to approval in 5 days. System validates documents automatically. Priority queue for urgent cases.
Click any location to see zone classification. Rules auto-applied. Real-time aquifer status integrated.
| Application ID | Applicant | Type | Volume | Zone | Status | Actions |
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| TS-NOC-2026-4521 | Sai Residency Apts | Apartment | 35 KLD | Semi-Critical | Pending Review |
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| TS-NOC-2026-4522 | Pharma Industries Ltd | Industry | 120 KLD | Critical | Verification |
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| TS-NOC-2026-4518 | Sri Venkateshwara Temple | Institution | 15 KLD | Safe | Approved |
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| TS-NOC-2026-4515 | Hotel Grand Plaza | Commercial | 45 KLD | Over-exploited | Rejected |
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Physical form at office counter
Manual verification, often incomplete
Check maps, consult records
Arrange visit, coordinate
Prepare, sign, dispatch
Digital form with auto-validation
AI verification, instant feedback
GPS location → Rules applied
App-guided, photo evidence
QR-verified, instant download
Schedule a personalized demo with your team. We'll customize Bhujal for Telangana's specific requirements.
Answers to common questions about groundwater extraction and NOC
Bhujal is Telangana's official digital platform for groundwater management. It enables online NOC applications, real-time extraction monitoring, tanker tracking, and compliance management. The platform is approved by TSGWA (Telangana State Groundwater Authority) and complies with TSGWER 2023 and WALTA Act 2002.
Registration required for:
Exempted: Individual domestic consumers using groundwater for personal household use only.
No. As per TSGWER 2023, groundwater extraction requires:
Domestic consumers are exempt from fees but may need registration in critical zones.
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