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October 17, 2022
Invisible informal groundwater markets
While informal groundwater markets cater significantly to the needs of smallholder farmers in India, they continue to be unacknowledged and understudied.
Groundwater, a finite resource (Image Source: TV Manoj via Wikimedia Commons)
July 5, 2022
Poisoned waters, threatened lives
Studies reveal that children are the most vulnerable to the health risks associated with groundwater contamination due to nitrate and fluoride, highlighting the need for urgent remedial measures.
POisoned waters, dangerous outcomes (Image Source: India Water Portal)
April 26, 2022
Making the invisible, visible
The water stewardship initiative by WOTR that developed a tool to visualise aquifers has not only helped farmers understand groundwater as a shared resource, but also led to a behavioural change among water users and helped implement groundwater laws and policies.
Groundwater, a fast disappearing resource (Image Source: India Water Portal)
February 13, 2022
Poisonous encounters, fatal outcomes!
A study provides new evidence that drinking water contaminated with arsenic can lead to still births, recurrent pregnancy loss and infertility among women.
A well in Rajasthan (Image Source: IWP Flickr photos)
August 29, 2021
Poisoned waters, deadly outcomes!
A study shows that high arsenic contamination of groundwater in Bihar is linked with increase in cancer cases. Districts located near the Himalayan river basins have more people with cancer.
Drinking water in Bihar, linked to cancer (Image Source: IWP Flickr photos)
August 26, 2021
Poisonous encounters: Nitrate contamination of groundwater in Rajasthan
This study from Rajasthan found that anthropogenic factors led to nitrate contamination of groundwater. High nitrate levels in drinking water posed major health risks to children.
A well in Rajasthan (Image Source: IWP Flickr photos)
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
Ashok Kumar
Savita Tomar
L.B. Prasad
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
Ashok Kumar
B. B. Prasad
L. B. Prasad
Savita Tomar
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
Ashok Kumar
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
Understanding groundwater resources in Margajo watershed, Koderma, Jharkhand- a paper by GIS development
Geographic information system (GIS) and groundwater for window (GWW) can be very helpful in creating an interactive ground water information system
Ashok Kumar
Lal Bihari Prasad
Posted on 19 May, 2009 12:29 PM

This paper from the GIS Development site attempts to find out whether Ground Water Information System (GWIS) and Geographic Information tools can be useful as efficient exploration methods to gain an impr
Five point guidelines for urban development with groundwater dimension- a papr by GIS development
The paper provides a framework for proper and systematic consideration of groundwater dimension in urban planning and management of groundwater resources in urban areas
Venkatesh Dutta
Posted on 19 May, 2009 12:25 PM

Urban development has taken insufficient account of local hydrological and hydro-geological conditions and groundwater is often degraded because of a lack of knowledge of the aquifer system and/or uncontrolled groundwater development.
Arsenic contamination in groundwater- an article by wikipedia
The article provides information on arsenic contamination of groundwater, contamination specific nations and water purification solutions
Wikipedia
Posted on 19 May, 2009 12:23 PM

This article on wikipedia provides the details of the phenomenon of arsenic contamination of groundwater and provides information on the following lines:

GIS based software solution for groundwater studies: groundwater information system (GWIS)- a paper by GIS development
The paper provides information on an attempt to develop a software for groundwater data management and analysis with extensive abilities of GIS
P. Jothimani
P.V. Shivraj
Posted on 19 May, 2009 12:22 PM

This paper on the GIS Development site provides information on the attempt that has been made to develop a comprehensive Ground Water Information System (GWIS) with extensive capabilities of GIS through t
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
A.R. Santhakumar
M. Ramalingam
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
D.K.Jugran
R.S.Bharadwaj
Sandeep Goyal
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
A C Pandey
M S Nathawat
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
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