{"id":14644,"date":"2023-11-03T07:44:18","date_gmt":"2023-11-03T07:44:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=14644"},"modified":"2023-11-03T07:44:21","modified_gmt":"2023-11-03T07:44:21","slug":"suggest-measures-to-improve-water-storage-and-irrigation-system-to-make-its-judicious-use-under-depleting-scenarios-250-words-15-marks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/suggest-measures-to-improve-water-storage-and-irrigation-system-to-make-its-judicious-use-under-depleting-scenarios-250-words-15-marks\/","title":{"rendered":"Suggest measures to improve water storage and irrigation system to make its judicious use under depleting scenarios. (250 Words 15 Marks)\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-essay?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Banner&amp;utm_campaign=Essay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42412\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10.png 1280w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10-1170x274.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10-585x137.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-essay?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Link&amp;utm_campaign=Essay\">UPSC Essay Course<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>To ensure judicious use of water in depleting scenarios, enhancing water storage and irrigation systems is vital. Installing rainwater harvesting systems, building reservoirs, and adopting efficient irrigation practices are key steps. Promoting water conservation awareness, enforcing regulations, and embracing technology can aid sustainable water management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>UPSC Mains General Studies Paper \u2013 3 Mains 2020<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-mains-civil-services-ias-exam-question-paper-2020\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UPSC Mains Civil Services IAS Exam Question Paper \u2013 2020<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d4e7c59070e\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span 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class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/suggest-measures-to-improve-water-storage-and-irrigation-system-to-make-its-judicious-use-under-depleting-scenarios-250-words-15-marks\/#Approach\" title=\"Approach\">Approach<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/suggest-measures-to-improve-water-storage-and-irrigation-system-to-make-its-judicious-use-under-depleting-scenarios-250-words-15-marks\/#Answer\" title=\"Answer\">Answer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/suggest-measures-to-improve-water-storage-and-irrigation-system-to-make-its-judicious-use-under-depleting-scenarios-250-words-15-marks\/#Introduction\" title=\"Introduction\">Introduction<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/suggest-measures-to-improve-water-storage-and-irrigation-system-to-make-its-judicious-use-under-depleting-scenarios-250-words-15-marks\/#Measures_to_improve_water_storage_and_irrigation_for_making_judicious_use_of_available_resources\" title=\"Measures to improve water storage and irrigation for making judicious use of available resources:&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Measures to improve water storage and irrigation for making judicious use of available resources:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/suggest-measures-to-improve-water-storage-and-irrigation-system-to-make-its-judicious-use-under-depleting-scenarios-250-words-15-marks\/#For_Improvement_In_Irrigation_System\" title=\"For Improvement In Irrigation System:&nbsp;&nbsp;\">For Improvement In Irrigation System:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/suggest-measures-to-improve-water-storage-and-irrigation-system-to-make-its-judicious-use-under-depleting-scenarios-250-words-15-marks\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/suggest-measures-to-improve-water-storage-and-irrigation-system-to-make-its-judicious-use-under-depleting-scenarios-250-words-15-marks\/#In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_8792740517\" title=\"In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 8792740517.&nbsp;\">In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 8792740517.&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Approach\"><\/span>Approach<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>In Introduction, try to give a brief description about depleting sources of water.&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>In Body, discuss measures to improve water storage and irrigation for making judicious use of available water resources.&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>In Conclusion, try to Conclude with SDG goals.&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Answer\"><\/span>Answer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction\"><\/span>Introduction<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>India is home to 17% of the world\u2019s population, but only holds 4% of the world\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drishtiias.com\/daily-updates\/daily-news-analysis\/dynamic-ground-water-resource-assessment-2022\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">freshwater resources.<\/a> Not only is water scarce in India, but the extraction of groundwater has been on the rise for decades. India is facing one of its major and most serious water crisis. According to the Composite Water Management\u202fIndex (CWMI)\u202freport, major cities in the country will reach to zero groundwater levels by 2020, affecting access for 100 million people.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Measures_to_improve_water_storage_and_irrigation_for_making_judicious_use_of_available_resources\"><\/span>Measures to improve water storage and irrigation for making judicious use of available resources:&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Reclaiming traditional water bodies: Government schemes like <\/strong>Mission Kakatiya by Telangana government aimed at restoring minor irrigation sources of water are examples for reclaiming water bodies using traditional ways and means.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>SWAR technology:<\/strong> Technologies like <strong>System of Water for Agriculture Rejuvenation (SWAR) can prove beneficial for restoring water storage and conservation<\/strong>.&nbsp; SWAR shifts irrigation from the surface to measure moisture at the plant root zone. The root zone also serves as an ecosystem to foster soil micro-organisms besides rationing plant water requirements.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>River Catchment Management:<\/strong> Creation of<a href=\"https:\/\/www.drishtiias.com\/daily-updates\/daily-news-analysis\/green-energy-corridor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong> green corridors<\/strong><\/a>,<strong> mapping of channels for potential recharge zones<\/strong> to store floodwater and<strong> artificial groundwater recharge structures in the urban areas<\/strong> (where groundwater is five-six metres below the surface), will subsequently contribute to reducing groundwater depletion.The use of<strong> dysfunctional bore wells for recharging groundwater<\/strong> with clean rainwater will also be a good option.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Rejuvenating ground water: <\/strong>&#8216;<strong>Bhungroo&#8217; <\/strong>is a water management system that injects and stores excess rainfall water underground. This water is then used for irrigation during summers. This kind of practice can be adopted in urban areas where water shortages are serious.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Wastewater Management: Dual <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.drishtiias.com\/daily-updates\/daily-news-analysis\/capacity-of-india-s-sewage-treatment-plants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>sewage system<\/strong><\/a><strong> for grey water and black water<\/strong> and promoting<strong> reuse of the recycled water<\/strong> in agriculture and horticulture should be promoted. Industries should also be encouraged to increase <strong>water use efficiency, effluent treatment and zero liquid discharge.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Reengineering roles of grassroot level institutions<\/strong>: Increased role of urban local bodies and Panchayati raj institutions will help in increasing people\u2019s participation and creating public movement for generating awareness among people regarding water storage and efficient use of irrigation methods.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Social Regulation of Groundwater:<\/strong> A <strong>Participatory groundwater management approach<\/strong> should be followed to <strong>empower communities in a defined aquifer area<\/strong> by providing <strong>governance rights, community awareness, capacity development, and knowledge<\/strong> and motivation for <strong>social regulation of ground water<\/strong> and the implementation of coordinated actions.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_Improvement_In_Irrigation_System\"><\/span>For Improvement In Irrigation System:&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Modernization and efficient operation of the irrigation system as well as of drainage systems beyond the outlet serving 40ha blocks.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Construction and lining of field channels and water courses.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Land levelling and shaping.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Construction of field drains.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Conjunctive use of surface water and groundwater.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Adoption and enforcement of a suitable cropping pattern according to the agro-climatic zones.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The changing climate and irregularity in monsoon are creating newer challenges depleting above and below ground water resources, decreasing soil moisture etc. For achieving sustainable development goals and objectives of <strong>\u201cJal Jeevan Mission\u201d<\/strong> it is necessary to secure and conserve available water resources.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_8792740517\"><\/span><strong>In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 8792740517.<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>For UPSC Prelims Resources, <a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc-cse-prelims-resource-centre\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For Daily Updates and Study Material: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join our Telegram Channel &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/WithEdukemy4IAS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Edukemy for IAS<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>1. 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