Answer: Ministry of Jal Shakti
Notes: The Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) stated in its Annual Ground Water Quality Report-2025 that Andhra Pradesh faces widespread groundwater contamination as per Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) is a multidisciplinary scientific organization under the Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, Ministry of Jal Shakti. It is the national apex agency responsible for scientific management, exploration, monitoring, assessment, augmentation, and regulation of groundwater in India.
