REPORT ON GROUND WATER FLOW MODELLING STUDY IN BIST DOAB AREA, PUNJAB, (8908 sq km)
Category |
Groundwater Modeling |
State |
Punjab
|
District |
Bathinda |
Block |
Goniana |
Year of Issue |
2021 |
Number of Authors |
1 |
Name of Authors |
Dr. Shailendra Singh |
Keywords |
BIST DOAB AREA, Groundwater modeling, Modflow |
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Punjab State is one of the most predominant agricultural region in the country. Ground water is major source of water for Agriculture, drinking/domestic and industrial sectors in Bist Doab Area of Punjab. Due to increasing demand of water for these sectors, the ground water abstraction has increased many folds in last couple of decades. This has resulted in decline in ground water levels. Due to which, out of 30 administrative blocks in the Bist Doab area, 22 blocks have been categorized as Over-exploited (GWRE 2017). For effective management in Bist Doab area it is essential to understand the hydro-geological scenario and water balance of the area. So that the optimal ground water development could be established. Keeping this in view, the ground water flow modeling was attempted. The objectives of ground water flow modelling techniques cover the ground water dynamics in the Bist Doab Area to formulate the sustainable aquifer management plan.