Summary:
DAVANAGERE: Groundwater mining is increasing at an alarming rate in Channagiri taluk of Davanagere district. Over 90% of them are dry borewells. There are more than 180 borewells dug in Shettihalli alone and only around 20 of them are said to be yielding some water. In the recent years many more farmers plunged into the arecanut cultivation in Nallur, Lingadahalli, Ramehalli, Devarahalli, Kakanur coming under Santhebennur hobli. Chandrashekhar in Billalli and Revanna in Shettihalli also shared similar bitter experiences.As many as 54 highspeed rigging machines are owned by some private parties are put to work since the past three months in Channagiri taluk alone..