This article highlights how groundwater contamination in India has become a major public health crisis. It explains that over 85% of rural drinking water depends on groundwater, much of which is now polluted with fluoride, arsenic, nitrate, uranium, and heavy metals. These contaminants are causing chronic illnesses, including cancer and developmental disorders. The article cites institutional fragmentation, lack of coordination, and poor regulation as key issues, urging a bold, multi-agency strategy to tackle the growing health and environmental threat.
