Water and food security of the Central Indian Craton

Water and food security have become major issues in the world today. With ever increasing population, the per capita availability of natural resources like land and water is shrinking fast. Therefore, identification and utilization of comparatively efficient system through proper investigation are significant. In the present paper an effort is made to evaluate the comparative groundwater potential within the Central Indian Craton for food and water security. The cratonic area based on study has been classified into three categories. The basin rock area of the craton is endowed with best land and ground water condition for agriculture, irrigation and drinking water purpose. Proper management of natural resources like land and water in this area and similar areas in other cratons can be crucial for futuristic strategies for water and food security.