Date: 2 August 2007 Time: to hrs. Venue: Aalankrita Resort, Hyderabad Topic: Elements of demand side management Faculty: Dr. S. V. Govardhan Das Demand-side Management of Groundwater 30 July - 10 August 2007 International Learning Workshop on
Demand-side Management Scenario 1: Draft > Recharge Effect: Lowering of Water Table Management Option: Build up Water Table Supply side management: Increase Recharge Demand side management: Decrease Draft
Demand-side Management Scenario 1: Recharge > Draft Effect: Water Logging Management Option: Lower the Water Table Supply side management: decrease Recharge Demand side management: Increase Draft
Elements of DSMG Scenario 1: Draft > Recharge Switch to other types of water sources Reduce number of groundwater sources Reduce pumping time Change crop type/area Efficient irrigation practices Soil moisture conservation Water saving devices/techniques
Elements of DSMG Scenario 2: Recharge > Draft Increase number of groundwater sources Increase pumping time Change crop type/area Suitable drainage practices
Pre-conditions of DSMG Hydrological Monitoring Network Workable data-sets Analytical skills/technology User-friendly Extension Systems User understanding and action –Hydrological systems –Willingness to change Enabling legislation and administration