The Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA) is a regulatory body established by the Indian government to manage and regulate the use of groundwater in the country. A CGWA license is essentially a permit that allows an entity to extract a specified volume of groundwater from a specific location. CGWA license is to regulate the use of groundwater and ensure that it is not over-exploited. The license is typically issued for a period of five years and can be renewed upon expiry.