Towards Better ManaOKAYent of Ground Water Resources in India . B.M.Jha, Chairman & S.K.Sinha, Scientist D . Central Ground Water Board . Bhujal Bhawan, CGO mplex, NH IV, Faridabad- 121 001, Haryana, India. e-mail: chmn-cgwb@nic.in . HENAN OKAYtract Groundwater is the most preferred source of water in various user sectors in India on