III-4-Integrated Water Resource Development Plan for Sustainable Management of Tigaleru Watershed , Dornala Mandal

Abstract

Integrated watershed management requires a host of inter-related information to be generated and studied in relation to each other. Remote sensing techniques provide valuable and up-to-date information on natural resources. Geographical information system (GIS) with its capability of integration , multi layer information obtained both from remote sensing and other conventional sources has proved to be an effective tool in planning for watershed development . In this study area and locale specific watershed development plans were generated for Tigaleru watershed, Dornala Mandal Prakasam district A.P. adopting IMSD guidelines, suitable sites for artificial recharge structures were suggested using lithology, geomorphology, ground water potential, structural maps.