Groundwater extraction for domestic purposes, especially in high-rise apartments, is a major concern in Delhi and its neighboring districts in the National Capital Region (NCR). According to Raj Bhushan Choudhary, the Minister of State for Jal Shakti, 71.88% of groundwater extraction in Delhi is for domestic use. In Ghaziabad, the figure stands at 15.62%, while other NCR areas like Gautam Buddh Nagar and Faridabad report 3.21% and 18.6% respectively. The Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA) regulates groundwater extraction and issues no objection certificates (NOCs) based on local water supply capabilities. New guidelines require digital water flow meters in residential complexes and impose strict penalties for illegal extraction. The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has also introduced the Model Building Bye Laws, 2016, mandating rainwater harvesting in buildings over 100 square meters. Despite overall improvements in groundwater recharge, some regions face seasonal stress due to urbanization and climate change.