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Explore various groundwater recharge methods to sustainably replenish groundwater levels. Learn about innovative techniques and best practices for groundwater conservation.

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July 28, 2024
Tap into the numbers: Budget insights on WASH
The budget allocation for the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation reflects a steady upward trajectory, underscoring the importance of scaling financial commitments to meet the growing demands of the WASH sector.
Child drinking water from handpump in Guna, Madhya Pradesh (Image: Anil Gulati, India Water Portal Flickr)
July 15, 2024
Meter, Measure, Manage: Engineering a data-based approach for water conservation
Kritsnam where engineering meets hydrology, founded by K. Sri Harsha focuses on developing accurate, easy to install, tamper-proof, and weather-proof smart water metering solutions to deal with the growing water crisis in India.
An AI generated image, highlighting water shortage and use of tankers to provide water but water being wasted when available (Image Source: Praharsh Patel)
July 2, 2024
From scarcity to sharing: How farmers are managing groundwater in Rayalaseema
Community governance for groundwater management
Jasmine on the fields as part of the groundwater collectivisation agreement at Kummara Vandla Palli village, Sri Satya Sai District. (Images: WASSAN/Swaran)
June 13, 2024
Decommissioning of open wells: Is all well in the villages?
The rising trend of abandoning open wells for borewells in Chikkaballapur and Annamayya districts, and the potential negative consequences of this shift.
Borewell proliferation may dry up open wells (Image: FES)
May 19, 2024
How do your everyday choices impact the world's resources?
The surprising connection between Wikipedia, beaches, and your water bottle.
A top down image of a lush green forest in a sacred grove in Meghalaya (Image created by: Sreechand Tavva)
May 15, 2024
बेहिसाब भूजल दोहन भूकंप के खतरे को विनाशकारी बना देगा
बेहिसाब भूजल दोहन भूकंप के खतरे को विनाशकारी बना देगा। हाल फिलहाल के दो अध्ययन हमारे लिए खतरे का संकेत दे रहे हैं। एक अध्ययन पूर्वी हिमालयी क्षेत्र में भूकंप के आवृत्ति और तीब्रता बढ़ने की बात कर रहा है। तो दूसरा भूजल का अत्यधिक दोहन से दिल्ली-NCR क्षेत्र के कुछ भाग भविष्य में धंसने की संभावना की बात कर रहा है। दोनों अध्ययनों को जोड़ कर अगर पढ़ा जाए तस्वीर का एक नया पहलू सामने आता है।
भूजल का अत्यधिक दोहन
Adaptive approaches to groundwater governance: lessons from the Saurashtra recharging movement - a working paper by Institute of Rural Management Anand, Gujarat
The research paper by examines the Saurashtra recharging movement as a response to growing water scarcity conditions and increasing agrarian-based livelihood challenges
Srinivas Mudrakartha
Posted on 18 May, 2009 04:30 PM

A 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. 
Aquifer management approach towards utilisation of groundwater resources- a debate
To deal with the rapidly depleting groundwater resources it is necessary to initiate a national programme on aquifer management
Himanshu Kulkarni
PS Vijay Shankar
Posted on 18 May, 2009 04:18 PM

This paper published in the Economic and Political Weekly dwells on the groundwater management debate and makes suggestions for developing a viable approach to sustainable and equitable management of groundwater in India.
Legal implications of Plachimada, Kerala, that faces public health issues and agricultural deterioration by Coca Cola plant- a case study (2007)
The case study reveals failure of state in efficient implementation of pollution control laws and absence of specific and comprehensive groundwater laws in the state
Sujith Koonan
Posted on 18 May, 2009 03:56 PM

This paper published by the International Environmental Law Research Centre briefly describes the geography and the socio-economic background of Plachimada, and analyses the legal and institutional framework applicable to the case,
Every drop counts: channeling rainwater and surface water to recharge groundwater- a video
Recharge groundwater by channeling rainwater and surface water through open wells
Barefoot College
Posted on 18 May, 2009 01:26 PM

'Every Drop Counts' shows how to channel rainwater and surface water to recharge groundwater via open wells. Tankas (underwater tanks) are an excellent solution to tackle water scarcity and conserve our ground water.

Courtesy- Barefoot College, Time- 11:30 minutes
Hydrogeology in watershed planning - a presentation by Advanced Center for Water Resources Development and Management
The presentation provides information on groundwater and explains the importance of using hydrogeology in watershed programmes with the help of a case study
Advanced Centre for Water Resources Development and Management (ACWADAM)
Posted on 18 May, 2009 01:17 PM

The presentation ends by making the following points:
Groundwater utilisation and sustainability - a research paper
The paper details current situation of groundwater and the significant impact of unsustainable groundwater use on hydrology, ecology and other natural resources
Victor M Ponce
Posted on 18 May, 2009 12:55 PM

GroundwaterThis paper describes the current groundwater situation and warns that the unsustainable use of groundwater stands to significantly impact a host of hydrological, ecological and other natural resources and services, including freshwater bodies, and aquatic, riparian, transitional, and terrestrial ecosystems. Baseflow will decrease and wetlands will disappear, streams and rivers will degrade, channel erosion will increase, and wildlife habitat will be reduced. Other impacts include drying up of wells, salt-water intrusion in coastal areas, and land subsidence.

Groundwater recharge methods by Central Ground Water Board
Discover proven techniques for artificial groundwater recharge recommended by the Central Ground Water Board. Learn how to replenish groundwater resources today.
Central Groundwater Board (CGWB)
Posted on 18 May, 2009 12:49 PM

This site by the Central Groundwater Board (Northern Region, Ministry of Water Resources, Government of India provides information on the techniques for artificial recharge to groundwater and includes:

Basic course on groundwater
The course provides information on importance, relationship with an aquifer, common misconceptions, major contaminants and their effects and development and management of groundwater
India Water Portal
Posted on 15 May, 2009 03:38 PM

Objectives
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
A multimedia course on groundwater management by Advanced Centre for Water Resources Development and Management (ACWADAM), Pune
The course introduces the concept of community-based groundwater resource management by using animation, field photographs and practical situation
Advanced Centre for Water Resources Development and Management (ACWADAM)
Posted on 15 May, 2009 01:07 PM

This multimedia course developed by ACWADAM, Pune, is primarily meant for people working in watershed and agriculture projects, to give them a better understanding of groundwater.

Manual on artificial recharge of groundwater by Ministry of Water Resources
The manual provides details on the concept, prerequisites and mechanism of artificial recharge of groundwater.
Ministry of Water Resources (MoWR)
Posted on 15 May, 2009 12:18 PM

This manual by the Ministry of Water Resources, Government of India provides the background on the global and Indian water scenario and the emerging challenges related to groundwater depletion and pollut
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