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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)
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
Biswajit Sarma
A. K. Saraf
Posted on 19 May, 2009 12:01 PM

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Use of remote sensing in groundwater modelling - a study from Hanumangarh and Sriganganagar districts in Rajasthan
The study aims at developing mathematical groundwater model for Hanumangarh and Sriganganagar districts of Rajasthan with the help of remote sensing data
A. N. Arora
Rohit Goyal
Posted on 19 May, 2009 11:56 AM

Indira 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.
The study shows that integrated remote sensing and GIS has proved to be an efficient tool in groundwater studies and can give more realistic picture of groundwater potentiality of an area
Amaresh Kr. Singh
S. Ravi Prakash
Posted on 19 May, 2009 11:51 AM

This paper uses an integrated approach of Remote Sensing, Geophysics and GIS to evaluate groundwater potentiality of Ojhala subwatershed in Mirzapur district of Uttar Pradesh.
Feasibility of groundwater withdrawal in coral island (Lakshadweep)- a paper in hydrological sciences
The study published in hydrological sciences assesses the impact of additional groundwater pumping on various hydrogeological parameters
C. P. Gupta
V.S.Singh
Posted on 19 May, 2009 11:45 AM

Groundwater on a small coral island occurs in the form of a lens floating on saline water. The freshwater lens is highly sensitive to various stresses such as pumping, sea tide, etc. Since groundwater is the only source of freshwater on the island, it is not only being utilized for various purposes but also there are growing demands for increased pumping.
Groundwater modeling of unconfined aquifer system of crystalline area in Lapsiya watershed, Hazaribagh- a case study in GIS development
The study attempts for groundwater modelling exercise in Lapasiya watershed, Hazaribagh in Jharkhand to understand the behaviour of unconfined aquifer system with various input parameters
Ashok Kumar
Posted on 19 May, 2009 11:41 AM

The 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
The study aims to find suitable sites for groundwater exploration in Chandraprabha subwatershed in Uttar Pradesh using remote sensing, geoelectrical and GIS approach
Amaresh Kr. Singh
D. Mishra
Samarendra Singh
S. Raviprakash
Posted on 19 May, 2009 11:36 AM

This 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
The paper compares two alternative institutional arrangements in water sharing from West Bengal based on the impact they have on water buyers - in most cases small and marginal farmers
Aditi Mukherji
Posted on 18 May, 2009 05:13 PM

Informal 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
The paper looks at the reasons for recent stagnation in agricultural growth in West Bengal, after the spurt during the early 1990s
Aditi Mukherji
Posted on 18 May, 2009 05:07 PM

This 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
Groundwater markets in Ganga-Meghna-Brahmaputra basin: theory and evidence - a review
The paper reviews the role of groundwater market, its evolution, spread, mode of functioning and impact in Ganga-Meghna-Brahamputra basin and concludes that these markets have a beneficial impact
Aditi Mukherji
Posted on 18 May, 2009 04:37 PM

This paper published in Economic and Political Weekly reviews 13 papers (from 1974 to 2003) on groundwater markets in the region, in order to understand the role of groundwater
Villages in Maharashtra adopts best practices for groundwater and water quality improvement
The documents describe best practices like source protection, rainfall measurement, storage of quality water and small measures taken to protect water
Water and Sanitation Department (Maharashtra)
Posted on 18 May, 2009 04:36 PM

The two documents describe five case studies that highlight some successes and best practices from the Water Supply and Sanitation Department, Government of Maharashtra.
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