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Government Cooperation for Water Security
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Government Cooperation for Water Security

JGU works closely with local, state, national and global bodies to advance water security. We collaborate with local and state authorities, including the Haryana Water Resources Authority (HWRA), to make sure our water practices align with regional conservation goals. Our groundwater use is carried out under a Consent to Operate and an HWRA authorisation, and extraction stays within the permitted limits. We also follow national norms for water use, including the per-capita standard of 135 litres per capita per day set by the CPHEEO and the Ministry of Urban Development.

Through transparent reporting, data sharing and policy alignment, we innovate responsibly and contribute to long-term water resilience for our campus and the surrounding communities. Our water use, reuse and conservation data are published each year in our Sustainable Development Report. These partnerships amplify our impact and help us meet ambitious sustainability goals.

Informing Policy and Law

Our research supports governments in shaping better water policy. The Centre for Water, Ocean Governance & Sustainability Law conducts interdisciplinary legal research on water governance and water law reform, to help legal professionals and policymakers in India and other developing countries craft effective legal and policy measures. Researchers at the Centre for Environment, Sustainability & Human Development study groundwater management and irrigation strategies, which are central to water security in our region.

Compliance and Regulatory Reporting 

Haryana is among the most groundwater-stressed states in India, and responsible extraction depends on institutions working within the limits the state sets. JGU’s primary source of water is groundwater drawn from borewells, and the university holds both a Consent to Operate and an HWRA authorisation for this extraction. Withdrawal is metered and kept within the permitted quantity, and the university shares the required information with the regulator as part of these authorisations. 

Wastewater is managed in the same spirit. All wastewater generated on campus is treated at the university’s seven Sewage Treatment Plants and reused within the premises for horticulture, irrigation, flushing and cooling. No wastewater is discharged outside the campus, which keeps pressure off municipal drains and protects groundwater and surface water in the surrounding area. 

Aligned with National and State Priorities 

JGU’s campus practices respond directly to the priorities of national and state water programmes, including the Jal Shakti Abhiyan’s emphasis on rainwater harvesting and groundwater recharge. Rainwater recharge structures on campus return run-off to the aquifer, treated wastewater replaces fresh water wherever potable quality is not needed, and water-conscious planting reduces irrigation demand. Together, these measures reduce the university’s net draw on groundwater in a region where every litre counts. 

A Policy Commitment to Collaboration 

These efforts are anchored in JGU’s Water Conservation and Waste Water Reuse Policy, reviewed in 2025. The policy commits the university to responsible water use, the safe reuse of treated wastewater, and meaningful collaboration with government and local partners, supported by transparent reporting and stakeholder consultation. The Office of Sustainability coordinates compliance with the policy and aligns it with the broader SDG framework, so that cooperation with authorities is a standing practice rather than a one-off effort.