About 80% of the annual precipitation is received during monsoon which lasts for about four months. Consequently there is a mismatch between requirement, availability and utilization of water resources. The concern for sustainability of the water resources is becoming significant and needs to be resolved on priority. Increase in population, competing demands of water by various sectors and sign of inter-sectoral conflict for water use have underscored the need for comprehensive water harvesting and conservation measures. Water conservation and harvesting has been practiced in Odisha since antiquity. These traditional practices have historically played a stellar role in reducing severity of famines and droughts. However, many of these traditional systems have either fallen into disuse or have been victims of neglect. The ancient systems of water harvesting and management need to be revived. There is a necessity for more systematic and organized attempt for water conservation. It is essential to identify the potential recharge zones, choose the appropriate technique of artificial recharge and design suitable sitespecific recharge structures with adequate scientific understanding of artificial recharge by judicious utilization of geosciences. To make the water conservation schemes sustainable, a participatory approach with close involvement of the user communities and stakeholders is required. For implementation and management at the micro level, community organisations, like water user association need to be set up and be imparted the desired level of knowledge and essential skills for effective management.
Water Conservation in Odisha: Scope, Practices and Policy
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About 80% of the annual precipitation is received during monsoon which lasts for about four months. Consequently there is a mismatch between requirement, availability and utilization of water resources. The concern for sustainability of the water resources is becoming significant and needs to be resolved on priority. Increase in population, competing demands of water by various sectors and sign of inter-sectoral conflict for water use have underscored the need for comprehensive water harvesting and conservation measures. Water conservation and harvesting has been practiced in Odisha since antiquity. These traditional practices have historically played a stellar role in reducing severity of famines and droughts. However, many of these traditional systems have either fallen into disuse or have been victims of neglect. The ancient systems of water harvesting and management need to be revived. There is a necessity for more systematic and organized attempt for water conservation. It is essential to identify the potential recharge zones, choose the appropriate technique of artificial recharge and design suitable sitespecific recharge structures with adequate scientific understanding of artificial recharge by judicious utilization of geosciences. To make the water conservation schemes sustainable, a participatory approach with close involvement of the user communities and stakeholders is required. For implementation and management at the micro level, community organisations, like water user association need to be set up and be imparted the desired level of knowledge and essential skills for effective management.
Publication Mode |
Online |
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Publication Author |
G. C. Pati |
Publication Language |
English |
Publication Type |
Conference Paper |
Publication Year |
2021 |
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