| S.No | Type | Per Annum - In Billion Cubic Meter (BCM) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Total water availability of India received through precipitation | 3,880 |
| 2 | Water available as natural runoff (After evaporation) | 1,999 |
| 3 | Utilizable water availability | 1,128 |
| 3.i) Surface water | 690 | |
| 3.ii) Replenishable ground water | 438 | |
| 4 | Water potential utilized | 689 |
| 4.i) Surface water | 450 | |
| 4.ii) Groundwater | 239 | |
| 5 | Total requirement of the country | |
| 2025 | 843 | |
| 2050 | 1,180 |
Source: Annual Report 2022-23 (Page No 21 ), Dept. Of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation, Ministry of Jal Shakti
| S.No | Annual Percapita water availability -Range | Condition category |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Annual Per-capita water availability < 1,700 cubic meters | Water stressed |
| 2 | Annual Per-capita water availability <1,000 cubic meters | Water scarcity |
Source: Annual Report 2022-23 (Page No 21), Dept. Of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation, Ministry of Jal Shakti
