NIH Digital Repository: Recent submissions

  • SR-4/99-2000 : Some news regarding hydrological problems of the country 
    Mehta, Rama D.; Chalisgaonkar, Deepa (National Institute of Hydrology, 1999)
    The hydrological problems of the country are varying time to time. The recurring floods in West Bengal and Bihar and drought in another parts of India are common. Our water and land resources are acute due to steady rise ...
  • SR-3/99-2000 : Bio-Drainage 
    Dwivedi, A. K.; Soni, B. (National Institute of Hydrology, 1999)
    The problem of soil degradation is widespread in India, affecting about 1,880 lakh hectares or 57 per cent of the total area of the country. Of this, 1,620 lakh hectares are affected by soil erosion and in situ degradation ...
  • SR-2/99-2000 : Status report on Hydrology of Arid zones of India 
    Mehta, Rama D. (National Institute of Hydrology, 1999)
    The development of our dry land is growing at an increasing pace through sometimes with unforeseen and unwanted consequences. The quality of the resources base and the health of socio-economic base of our country, arid ...
  • 76-Techno evaluation of various existing STPs in India - A Case study 
    Kumar, Sanjeev; Bhargava, Renu; Shinghal, M. K. (National Institute of Hydrology, 2008)
    Technology evaluation depends upon wastewater characteristics and on the treatment objectives as translated into desired effluent quality. Effluent quality control is aimed at public health protection, preservation of the ...
  • SR-1/99-2000 : Hydrological problems in the Kandi Belt of Jammu Region 
    Goyal, V. C.; Rai, S. P. (National Institute of Hydrology, 1999)
    The submontane tract lying in the outer Himalayas of Jammu Division of Jammu & Kashmir is locally termed as Kandi belt. This unit is an extension of the Kandi belt in the States of Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, and ...
  • 77-Water quality and trophic status of Sagar Lake for its restoration 
    Singh, Surjeet; Galkate, R. V.; Thomas, T.; Jaiswal, R. K. (National Institute of Hydrology, 2008)
    The Sagar lake is situated in the heart of the Sagar city of Madhya Pradesh which falls in the Vindhyan terrain of Bundelkhand region. The quality of lake water has poorly deteriorated and has become unsuitable for various ...
  • SR-7/98-99 : Applications of artificial neural networks in surface water hydrology 
    Sarkar, Archana (National Institute of Hydrology, 1998)
    An Artificial Neural Network (ANN) is a computational method inspired by the studies of the brain and nervous system in biological organisms. ANN represent highly idealised mathematical models of our present understanding ...
  • SR-6/98-99 : Status and problems related with mountain hydrology 
    Singh, Pratap (National Institute of Hydrology, 1998)
    This report discusses about the status and progress of studies of various hydrological problems related to mountainous areas experiencing rain or snow or both. The principal issues related to mountain hydrology on the local ...
  • SR-5/98-99 : Hydrological problems of hard rock region (A State - of - Art Report) 
    Durbude, Dilip G. (National Institute of Hydrology, 1998)
    During last three to four decades, there have been considerable developments in different fields of the hydrological sciences. Physiographically, India as a whole can be divided into three distinct features; (i) The ...
  • SR-4/98-99 : Present status of urban hydrology 
    Mehta, Rama D. (National Institute of Hydrology, 1998)
    In the wake of growth and development of towns at a fast speed, the urbanisation is taking place at a very rapid rate. The constant increase in impervious area is causing high amounts of runoff in less time with the ...
  • SR-3/98-99 : Review of hydrological studies in north eastern region 
    Mani, Pankaj; Patwary, B. C. (National Institute of Hydrology, 1998)
    In this review report, it has been tried to review all the hydrological studies done in the northeastern region of India by any agencies Governmental or non-Governmental. Sufficient care has been taken to include ...
  • SR-2/98-99 : Hydrological inventory of south Bihar river basins 
    Chatterjee, C.; Ghosh, N. C. (National Institute of Hydrology, 1998)
    Hydrological information of a region provide the basic database for water resources planning and management. Without the knowledge of hydrological properties, neither a management approach nor a planning can achieve its ...
  • SR-1/98-99 : Hydrological inventory of river basins in eastern Uttar Pradesh 
    Lohani, A. K.; Pandey, N. G. (National Institute of Hydrology, 1998)
    The state of Uttar Pradesh is drained by the rivers Ganga and Yamuna and their tributaries. Yamuna itself is one of the tributaries of Ganga. The northern and eastern parts are drained by the main rivers and their tributaries ...
  • 78-Management strategies of lakes in India 
    Pantawane, Kalpana; Ramteke, D. S.; Wate, S. R. (National Institute of Hydrology, 2008)
    The importance of lakes, ponds and reservoirs as key elements of the aquatic ecosystem which provide valuable habitat for fish, wildlife and plants and important recreational opportunities for people. This paper provides ...
  • 79-Successful management for conservation of Sukhniwas Lake at Indore 
    Joshi, R. V.; Rao, A. Kameshwar; Jalali, S. M. (National Institute of Hydrology, 2008)
    Ramsar Convention 1971 was formulated to conserve global wet lands as wet lands form a unique and sensitive eco system, the loss of which is irreparable. In the concluding session of convention, 138 nations including India ...
  • 80-Sustainable conservation and management of lakes in Rajasthan 
    Gupta, Paritosh; Mathur, K. K.; Patel, Jignesh (National Institute of Hydrology, 2008)
    Rajasthan is land of bravery and Rajput rulers who not only fought for freedom of the land but also created many facilities for their subjects. Princely States like Udaipur, Bikaner, Jodhpur, Jaipur etc. constructed a large ...
  • 81-Water issues around Bharatpur and Panchna and its implication for different stakeholders 
    Komal, Juned Khan; Jindal, Arun (National Institute of Hydrology, 2008)
    Keoladeo came into the limelight in 2004 after the refusal of the farmers benefiting from irrigation from Panchna Dam to send water to the Sanctuary area. At that time the conflict centered around the bird sanctuary, farmers ...
  • 82-Socio economic condition of fishermen of mainsha of Chilika Lagoon, Orissa 
    Nayak, Lakshman; Mohapatra, Rupanita; Swain, Digamber (National Institute of Hydrology, 2008)
    Orissa has a coast line of 480 km and offers ample scope for its fishing community along the coast for the development of marine fisheries. Chilika, the largest brackish water lagoon, is situated in Orissa. Chilika stretches ...
  • 83-Heritage development by regeneration and development of ponds in Vadodara city 
    Patel, H. T.; Patel, A. S.; Patel, M. K. (National Institute of Hydrology, 2008)
    Vadodara has rich cultural heritage. It is one of the best planned cities with well planned Infrastructure of roads, Parks, Museums, Zoo etc. It is dotted with number of Ponds. In past history there were 155 Ponds in ...
  • 84-Revival of tanks boost to rural economy 
    Singh, Man Mohan (National Institute of Hydrology, 2008)
    India is a country in the world where water is worshipped. Starting from the time child is born to the last rites performed on his death water is invariably used. Equally worshipped are water sources like tanks and rivers. ...