Theme-V-5-Role of water conservation in combating scarcity of water.

Abstract

Water is available in plenty but its misuse is going to cause severe calamities like floods, if not stored properly and droughts, if not conserved. It's raising a lot these days due to its non conservation. Simple solution and effective implementation of the various measures has, of late, been realized. The Central water commission has assessed the total surface runoff and available ground water reserve as 1880 km3 and 600 km', out of which 1140 km' is utilizable. It has been projected that the total water consumption for domestic, irrigation, energy and industrial sector will be 1050 km' by 2025 A.D. A large number of water conservation techniques are available for us. The thing is one has to practice it in the right place, right time and right spirit. Depending upon the local conditions one can opt for the water saving techniques. Improved household fitting and training of users in water conservation will reduce the demand in domestic sector. Water pricing policy and land use regulation may be additional measures aiding to preservation of water. Besides all the techniques, its time to frame the water conservation act and its strict implementation. The authors have discussed about the various issues relating to the water conservation at length.