摘要 : This paper gives a detailed view of a major parameter of climate change, i.e., rainfall in Punjab (India) in the last 37 years (1971-2008) and its impact on ground water balance in the state as well as the rate of fall in the wate... 展开 This paper gives a detailed view of a major parameter of climate change, i.e., rainfall in Punjab (India) in the last 37 years (1971-2008) and its impact on ground water balance in the state as well as the rate of fall in the water table as a result of changes in cropping pattern. The paper outlines some important management strategies for the sustainability of groundwater resources vis-a-vis climate change in the state. 收起