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Success Stories and Case Studies
Landuse and groundwater relationship using an integrated remote sensing and GIS approach- a study in Darakeshwar, West Bengal
Posted on 19 May, 2009 12:01 PMThis paper from the
Use of remote sensing in groundwater modelling - a study from Hanumangarh and Sriganganagar districts in Rajasthan
Posted on 19 May, 2009 11:56 AMIndira Gandhi Nahar Pariyojna (IGNP) is one of the largest irrigation and drinking water projects of northwestern Rajasthan. However Hanumangarh and Sriganganagar districts are facing severe waterlogging and salinity conditions since the introduction of the IGNP canal system in that area.
An integrated approach of remote sensing, geophysics and GIS to evaluation of groundwater potentiality of Ojhala subwatershed, Mirzapur district, U.P.
Posted on 19 May, 2009 11:51 AMThis paper uses an integrated approach of Remote Sensing, Geophysics and GIS to evaluate groundwater potentiality of Ojhala subwatershed in Mirzapur district of Uttar Pradesh.
Groundwater modeling of unconfined aquifer system of crystalline area in Lapsiya watershed, Hazaribagh- a case study in GIS development
Posted on 19 May, 2009 11:41 AMThe outcome of the model helped in identifying suitable area for groundwater augmentation on the long term. The model also helped in optimization of rate of new wells. The model has simulated up to a level to the near real field condition.
Groundwater potential modelling in Chandraprabha subwatershed, Uttar Pradesh- a case study in GIS development
Posted on 19 May, 2009 11:36 AMThis study on the GIS Development site attempts to select suitable locations for groundwater exploration in hard rock areas using an integrated approach of remote sensing, geoelect
Implications of alternative institutional arrangements in groundwater sharing - evidence from West Bengal
Posted on 18 May, 2009 05:13 PMInformal groundwater-based pump irrigation services markets are an all-pervasive agrarian institution in South Asia, but have been criticised for bringing about less than equitable outcomes and causing groundwater over-exploitation.
The paradox of groundwater scarcity and its implications for food security and poverty alleviation in West Bengal
Posted on 18 May, 2009 05:07 PMThis paper sourced from the site Global Development Network (GDN), argues that one of the main reasons for recent stagnation in West Bengal's agriculture is the severe 'energy-squeeze' it is experiencing due to overwhelming dependence on diesel pumps, recent escalation in diesel price
Villages in Maharashtra adopts best practices for groundwater and water quality improvement
Posted on 18 May, 2009 04:36 PMThe two documents describe five case studies that highlight some successes and best practices from the Water Supply and Sanitation Department, Government of Maharashtra.
Adaptive approaches to groundwater governance: lessons from the Saurashtra recharging movement - a working paper by Institute of Rural Management Anand, Gujarat
Posted on 18 May, 2009 04:30 PMA variety of socio-technical actions have been carried out by the movement participants, which have resulted in increased agrarian-based livelihood incomes, primarily through increased groundwater availability and with it an improved quality of life. The paper identifies the key drivers of the recharging movement and the factors that have sustained it.
Integrated and sustainable rural water management for improving water quality in Mewat, Haryana
Posted on 18 May, 2009 04:06 PMThis paper published by the Sehgal Foundation presents a case