Groundwater plays a major role in both hydrologic and human systems. The existing approach for utilising groundwater is flawed and unsustainable. Hence, there is need to have a new paradigm for groundwater management. Discuss. (250 words, 15 marks)

12. Groundwater plays a major role in both hydrologic and human systems. The existing approach for utilising groundwater is flawed and unsustainable. Hence, there is need to have a new paradigm for groundwater management. Discuss. (250 words, 15 marks)