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Ground Water, A Limited Natural Resource, Is Primarily Used In The Areas Of Domestic Consumption, Agriculture And Industries. Being Part Of The Hydrological Cycle, It Is Closely Linked With Surface Water Resources. It Offers Relative Ease And Flexibility Of Exploitation As Compared To Other Sources Of Water. The Cost Of Developing Ground Water Is Very Less In Comparison To Surface Water Resources, A Fact Which Has Led To Its Frequent Over Utilization. This Has Been A Cause Of Reduction In The Ground Water Reserves As Reflected In The Lowered Water Table. The Purpose Of The Book Is To Present An Understanding Of The Management Of Ground Water Resource So As To Support Its Sustainable Use. The Book Provides An In-Depth Analysis Of The Core Issues. It Highlights Planned Development, Conservation And Scientific Exploitation Of Ground Water. Conservation Of Ground Water Through Adoption Of Drip Irrigation Technology Has Been Examined. Specific Planning And Management Strategies Has Been Discussed For Different Hydro-Geological Conditions. Planned Development Is Relevant To Agriculture, Irrigation, Industry, Health, Land Use Etc., While Unplanned Exploitation Results In Environmental Degradation. The Issues Of Conjunctive Use Of Surface And Ground Water, Control And Preservation Of Ground Water Quality, Salinity Prevention And Effect Of Urbanization Have Been Explored. Some Of The Other Key Issues Focused Are Viz., Ground Water Ethics Crucial For Its Protection And Water Laws And Rights And Policy Suggestions For Managing Ground Water In A Sustainable Manner.
ISBN - 9788131427200
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Pages : 324
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