With a population that comprises approximately 16% of the world's population, "unsustainable use of natural resources" is an issue that has plagued the nation of India for several generations now. One current issue of sustainability centers in Rajasthan, where deforestation and desertification have resulted in severe drought and shortages of safe, reliable drinking water for the citizens. Without safe and reliable sources for drinking water, these people struggle with the spread of disease, lack of water for livestock, and issues of food security. Currently, efforts are being made by numerous NGOs to combat the problem in the area. Among these programs is an innovative rain-water harvesting and storage system that would make up for some of the shortage of water sources.
Below is a link to the article I used to research this issue:
http://www.fsdinternational.org/country/india/envissues
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