Issues and options for sustainable development of water resource and use in India

Social Change ◽  
2001 ◽  
Vol 31 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 61-74
Author(s):  
Seema Bathla ◽  
Mamta Mukherjee
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Water Resources ◽  
Water Resource ◽  
Water Policy ◽  
Water Resource Management ◽  
Groundwater Resources ◽  
Economic Value ◽  
Social Good ◽  
Over Exploitation

The paper highlights and raises concern over issue of over-exploitation of groundwater resources in India, arising due to stress induced by growth in population and economic activity. The role of market and non-market interventions is analyzed to achieve a sustainable development of water resources, in particular groundwater resources. It is emphasized that the existing energy pricing structure portrays groundwater more as a social good and undermines the real economic value that needs to be attached to it. In view of the market and policy failures in overcoming the phenomenon of water scarcity, the role of institutions is reviewed in detail. Since efforts at the international level as initiated by the World Commission on Environment and Development, the UN Conference and the National Water Policy are largely in the nature of involving stakeholders in the conservation of water resources, the paper highlights the importance of evolving an appropriate participatory model of water resource management. The paper finally explores possible areas of research.

scholarly journals Women, Water & Well-Being: A Case Study of ‘Kuttadampadam’ in Palakkad, Kerala

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 44-49
Author(s):  
V Shinju ◽  
Aswathi Prasad
Keyword(s):  
Resource Management ◽  
Water Resources ◽  
Natural Resources ◽  
Water Resource ◽  
Water Resource Management ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
Role Of Women

The natural resources are repository for the survival of all of us, so they must be used efficiently to meet the present needs while conserving them for future generations. An action to develop capacities from global to household levels for their sustainable management and regulation is required henceforth. Of these natural resources, water resources are most precious. If there is no water; there would be no life on earth. Since ‘water is the elixir of life’, water resource management has been considered as one of the most relevant areas of intervention. Understanding the gender dimensions of water resource management is a starting point for reversing the degradation of water resources. Women play an important role here since they have to access the water resources for almost all the activities on a daily basis. As the women are the strong social agents, effective and improved water preservation techniques could be achieved through their empowerment that may eventually lead to the well-being of the households in particular and of the community in general. Therefore, the major research question posed in this study is to analyze the role of women in the preservation and management of water, an inevitable, precious but diminishing natural resource. The study also intends to describe the relationship between the three ‘W's-Women, Water & Well-being. Both qualitative and quantitative approaches are essential here as it is a contingent issue in the present scenario. Psychological dimensions were also explored since the issue is affecting the routine life of the community. The case study of women belonging to the Kuttadampadam region was done to explain the role of women in preserving water resources in the areas affecting severe water scarcity.

scholarly journals An evaluation model of water-saving reconstruction projects based on resource value flows

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Runwen Jiang ◽  
Xiaohong Chen ◽  
Lingchu Zhao ◽  
Zhifang Zhou ◽  
Tao Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Water Resources ◽  
Water Resource ◽  
Water Resource Management ◽  
Investment Decision ◽  
Economic Value ◽  
Water Saving ◽  
Environmental Benefits ◽  
Analysis Model ◽  
Value Analysis ◽  
Resource Flows

AbstractDue to uncertainties in water supply, there is growing demand for water resource management in enterprises. In this study, we evaluated the effects of companies’ water-saving reconstruction projects. We used Hina Advanced Materials Company as a case to construct an investment decision model to (1) calculate the internal and external costs of water resources based on circular economic value analysis theory, and (2) locate the level of water resources circulation. We adopted gray situation decision analysis to identify the typical problems that occur in water resource utilization. Moreover, we demonstrated optimization plans for different potential improvements, thereby providing guidance and references for water resource cost management and the comprehensive optimization of environmental benefits. We concluded that the circulation economic value analysis model can effectively display the flow and amount of value derived from water resource flows, thereby providing guidance and suggestions for optimizing water resource flows.

scholarly journals Groundwater monitoring system and groundwater policy in relation to unified water resource management in Korea

Water Policy ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 211-222
Author(s):  
Lae-Soo Kang ◽  
Se-Yeong Hamm ◽  
Jae-Yeol Cheong ◽  
Hang-Tak Jeon ◽  
Jae Hyun Park
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Resource Management ◽  
Surface Water ◽  
Water Resources ◽  
Water Resource ◽  
Groundwater Monitoring ◽  
Water Resource Management ◽  
Social Issues ◽  
Groundwater Resources ◽  
Monitoring Stations

Abstract The demand for water resources is consistently increasing due to industrialization and urbanization. Water resource management can become difficult because of climate change and social issues. Due to the difficulty in securing stable water resources, reasonable utilization and management of water is crucial for the sustainable development of groundwater resources that are an efficient alternative to surface water. For groundwater management, the National Groundwater Information Management Service (GIMS) Center for K-Water measures groundwater data hourly (groundwater level, water temperature, and electrical conductivity) at national groundwater monitoring stations and analyzes the long-term variation of groundwater with regard to climate change. According to the Groundwater Act (1993), auxiliary groundwater monitoring stations for groundwater use and water quality are activated by local governments. The observed data after the calibration process are provided for utilization by citizens, industries, schools, institutes, and government policies through annual reports on groundwater monitoring by the GIMS Center. In 2018, the Korean government merged water resources affairs that were once divided between the Ministry of Environment and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport. The change will be favorable for effective management of the surface water and groundwater resources as well as ensuring both quality and quantity.

scholarly journals An Assessment of Water Resources in the Taiwan Strait Island Using the Water Poverty Index

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (6) ◽  
pp. 2351 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tung-Tsan Chen ◽  
Wei-Ling Hsu ◽  
Wen-Kuang Chen
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Water Resources ◽  
Water Resource ◽  
Groundwater Resources ◽  
Taiwan Strait ◽  
Poverty Index ◽  
Global Risk ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Water Poverty Index ◽  
The Taiwan Strait

Water resources are a very important issue in the Global Risk 2015 published by the World Economic Forum. The research objective of this study was to construct a Water Poverty Index (WPI) for islands. The empirical scope of this study was based on Kinmen Island in the Taiwan Strait, which has very scarce water resources. Kinmen has a dry climate with low rainfall and high evaporation. Therefore, the Kinmen area is long-term dependent on groundwater resources and faces serious water resource problems. This study used the WPI to examine various issues related to water resources. In addition, this study selected several main indicators and performed time series calculations to examine the future trends of water resources in Kinmen. The results show that the overall water resources of Kinmen are scarce. To ensure sustainable development of water resources in Kinmen, policies to improve water scarcity, such as water resource development, water storage improvement, and groundwater control, should be researched. The research results of this study can be used as a reference for government agencies in formulating and revising water resources to achieve the sustainable development of island-type water resources.

scholarly journals Water Systems Strategy Relation with Horticultural Crops

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-15
Author(s):  
Attia El Gayar ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Resource Management ◽  
Water Resources ◽  
Water Resource ◽  
Water Conservation ◽  
Water Resource Management ◽  
Sustainable Use ◽  
Integrated Water Management ◽  
Natural Systems ◽  
Horticultural Crops

Integrated water management means putting all the pieces together. Social, environmental, and technical aspects must be taken into consideration. Issues of concern include: providing forums; Reshaping planning processes; Coordination of land and water resources management; Identify the links between water sources and water quality; Develop protocols for integrated watershed management; Addressing institutional challenges; Protecting and restoring natural systems; Reformulation of existing projects; Knowing the views of society; Clarify education and communication risks; Technology standardization and policy; Form partnerships and emphasize preventive measures. The highest priority for water resource management is to increase the demand for water with limited water resources. Water resources are the foundation for sustainable development, so a sustainable approach must be based on the use and management of water resources. In the twenty-first century, the world faces a major water crisis. The problems stem from errors in the management of water resources. Consequently, the sustainable use of water resources is crucial for humanity. Sustainable development is defined as the goals of supply and today's needs without jeopardizing the goals and requirements of future generations. Long-term goals should be considered instead of short-term goals in assessing water resources. This approach forms the idea of integrated water resource management for horticultural crops. This paper describes the evolution of water use in relation to productivity, how irrigation systems have developed and managed, and a strategy to explore challenges and opportunities for water conservation in horticulture crops.

scholarly journals Assessing the Impact of Optimization Measures on Sustainable Water Resource Management in the Guanzhong Area, China

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bin Tang ◽  
Ruichen Mao ◽  
Jinxi Song ◽  
Haotian Sun ◽  
Feihe Kong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Resource Management ◽  
Water Resources ◽  
Water Resource ◽  
Water Policy ◽  
Water Resource Management ◽  
Stakeholder Participation ◽  
Water Saving ◽  
Decision Makers ◽  
The Future ◽  
The Impact

Limited water resources and rapid socioeconomic development pose new challenges to watershed water resource management. By integrating the perspectives of stakeholders and decision-makers, this study aims to identify cases and approaches to achieve sustainable water resources management. It improves and expands the experience of previous project research. The comparative evaluation provides an analytical basis to verify the importance of stakeholder participation in water policy interactions. The results show that if an effective demand management policy is not implemented, the Guanzhong area will not meet water demand in the future. Through the combination of water-saving policies, water transfer projects and other measures, the available water resources will continue into the future. Optimizing management measures, improving the ecological environment, and encouraging stakeholder participation will help change this situation, although supply-side limitations and future uncertainties likely cause unsustainable water. Therefore, decision-makers should pay attention to the application potential of water-saving and other measures to reduce dependence on external water sources. In addition, the three sustainable development decision-making principles identified in this paper can promote the fairness and stability of water policy.

scholarly journals Mapping the Distribution of Water Resource Security in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei Region at the County Level under a Changing Context

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (22) ◽  
pp. 6463 ◽  
Author(s):  
Li ◽  
Yin ◽  
Zhang ◽  
Croke ◽  
Guo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Water Resources ◽  
Water Resource ◽  
Water Resource Management ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Water Diversion ◽  
County Level ◽  
Populated Region ◽  
Water Resource Security ◽  
Resource Security

The Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei (Jingjinji) region is the most densely populated region in China and suffers from severe water resource shortage, with considerable water-related issues emerging under a changing context such as construction of water diversion projects (WDP), regional synergistic development, and climate change. To this end, this paper develops a framework to examine the water resource security for 200 counties in the Jingjinji region under these changes. Thus, county-level water resource security is assessed in terms of the long-term annual mean and selected typical years (i.e., dry, normal, and wet years), with and without the WDP, and under the current and projected future (i.e., regional synergistic development and climate change). The outcomes of such scenarios are assessed based on two water-crowding indicators, two use-to-availability indicators, and one composite indicator. Results indicate first that the water resources are distributed unevenly, relatively more abundant in the northeastern counties and extremely limited in the other counties. The water resources are very limited at the regional level, with the water availability per capita and per unit gross domestic product (GDP) being only 279/290 m3 and 46/18 m3 in the current and projected future scenarios, respectively, even when considering the WDP. Second, the population carrying capacity is currently the dominant influence, while economic development will be the controlling factor in the future for most middle and southern counties. This suggests that significant improvement in water-saving technologies, vigorous replacement of industries from high to low water consumption, as well as water from other supplies for large-scale applications are greatly needed. Third, the research identifies those counties most at risk to water scarcity and shows that most of them can be greatly relieved after supplementation by the planned WDP. Finally, more attention should be paid to the southern counties because their water resources are not only limited but also much more sensitive and vulnerable to climate change. This work should benefit water resource management and allocation decisions in the Jingjinji region, and the proposed assessment framework can be applied to other similar problems.

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