Workshop on Groundwater Rejuvenation As Climate Change Resilience for marginalized and gender sensitive Ganges (GRACERS)

Abstract

The main research objective is to identify hot-spots for decentralized and distributed groundwater recharge networks. The specific objectives of the project are: • Identify change in drinking water supply sources for rural, marginalized and women communities • Identify socio-economic stress due to poor groundwater quality and quantity • Identify loss of labor time and education time due to water fetching activities • Identify health issues in consuming polluted water and long-term impacts • Understand limitations in current water diplomacy and potential recommendations to the Government • Identify limitations in groundwater recharge due to centralized water supply schemes • Identify potential private ownership models for rural communities to sustainably manage recharge structures, once key funders exit • Provide knowledge and technical support to government agencies working in the Ganges basin • Provide scientifically validated management plans for up-scaling distributed groundwater recharge networks.