Success Stories and Case Studies

Groundwater modeling of unconfined aquifer system of crystalline area - a case study in Lapsiya watershed (Hazaribagh)
The paper concludes that the success of unconfined aquifer system in a hard rock area depend upon the thickness of the aquifer material Posted on 20 May, 2009 10:18 AM

This paper on the GIS Development site discusses the findings of a  modeling exercise that was attempted in Lapasiya watershed, Hazaribagh, India.

To adapt or not to adapt - the dilemma between long term resource management and short term livelihoods
The chapter explores the multifaceted social, physical, cultural, policy and economic dimensions of declining groundwater by studying farmer's response to drought in three districts of Gujarat Posted on 20 May, 2009 10:15 AM

This chapter from the book 'The Agricultural Groundwater Revolution: opportunities a

Artificial groundwater recharge through tube wells - a case study from north-east Haryana
In this study, two-recharge tube wells were installed in the bed of old Sirsa branch canal, Haryana, to recharge the depleting groundwater artificially Posted on 19 May, 2009 03:03 PM

This paper published in the journal Agricultural Engineering describes the findings of a feasibility study on groundwater recharge, which was undertaken through two recharge tube wells constructed in the bed of old Sirsa branch canal in North East Haryana.

Groundwater prospects analysis through hydrogeophysical parameters and hydrogeomorphic zonation - a case study in parts of Kewta watershed - upper Barakar basin - Bihar
The study integrates hydrogeomorphic and hydrogeophysical approach for groundwater exploration for Kewta watershed, upper Barakar basin, Bihar Posted on 19 May, 2009 01:43 PM

 In this paper from the GIS Development site present study, hydrogeomorphic zonation has been carried out through remote sensing technique.

Analysis of hydrogeophysical properties of aquifer and reserve estimation for sustainable development of groundwater in Kewta watershed, Hazaribagh, Bihar
Several sub-surface basins/ underground reservoirs, can be used for groundwater storage and retrieval which has storage capacity to irrigate 50 per cent geographical area of Kewta watershed Posted on 19 May, 2009 01:39 PM

In this study from the GIS Development site,  the hydrogeophysical parameters generated from vertical sounding, geohydrological, inferred fractures and geomorphic zones derived from remotely sensed data have been analysed in Kewta watershed of upper Barakar Basin, Hazaribagh. The study area is part of lower Hazaribagh plateau and is part of pediplain developed over Chotanagpur granite gneiss and meta- sedimentary.

Groundwater management and planning for Siwane sub-basin in Hazaribagh district, Bihar
The overall objective of the study was to provide scientific database for sustainable utilisation & development of groundwater by digital basement topography modeling Posted on 19 May, 2009 01:34 PM

This paper from the GIS Development site discusses the findings of a project titled " Natural Resource Management for Sustainable Utilisation of Water Resources in Siwane Sub-basin, Hazaribagh under NRDMS

Artificial recharge using remote sensing and GIS - a case study from Tamil Nadu
The study aims at identifying sites for artificial recharge and recommend suitable recharge structures for every block in Tamil Nadu using remote sensing data and GIS techniques Posted on 19 May, 2009 12:18 PM

This study on the GIS development site was undertaken to identify the favourable areas for artificial recharge and suggest suitable recharge structures to augment the aquifer system.

Multi criteria analysis using GIS for groundwater resource evaluation for Rawasen and Pili watershed in Uttar Pradesh - a paper in GIS development
Groundwater evaluation of Rawasen and Pili watersheds are carried out through the study using remote sensing, geographical information system (GIS) and multi-criteria analysis of decision support Posted on 19 May, 2009 12:15 PM

In this study on the

Hydrogeomorphological mapping of Panchkula district in northern Haryana- a study in GIS development
The study attempts to delineate groundwater potential zones in Panchkula district, Haryana, using satellite imageries and remote sensing Posted on 19 May, 2009 12:11 PM

This study from the GIS Development site is an attempt to use remote sensing techniques to prepare hydrogeomorphological maps of the Panchkula district in the northernmost part of Haryana to delineate the

Landuse and groundwater relationship using an integrated remote sensing and GIS approach- a study in Darakeshwar, West Bengal
The study aims at developing an integrated remote sensing and GIS technique to evaluate landuse and groundwater hydrology relationship and to identify factors influencing this relationship Posted on 19 May, 2009 12:01 PM

This paper from the

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