Water governance in Gujarat state, India

Abstract

This paper examines the groundwater and surface water situation in Gujarat State, India. Constant depletion of groundwater and rapid quality deterioration call for legislation to prevent over‐exploitation, and adoption of a rational water pricing policy based on a volumetric system. In the case of surface water governance, enhancement of institutional capacity for managing resettlement and rehabilitation problems, a complementary role for rain water harvesting, and community involvement in irrigation management including legislation on participatory irrigation management (PIM) are some of the immediate reform initiatives that have been emphasized.

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Correspondence address: Rajiv K. Gupta, Narmada, Water Resources, Water Supply and Kalpasar Department, New Sachivalaya Complex, Gandhinagar 382010, Gujarat, India. Email: [email protected]

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Rajiv K. Gupta

Correspondence address: Rajiv K. Gupta, Narmada, Water Resources, Water Supply and Kalpasar Department, New Sachivalaya Complex, Gandhinagar 382010, Gujarat, India. Email: [email protected]