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@article{189638,
        author = {Megha Shinde and Sayyed N.M.},
        title = {Study of Impact Assessment of Community Based Aquifer Level Groundwater Management Initiatives Jalswarajya-2 project, Satara, Maharashtra, India},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {7},
        pages = {6759-6788},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=189638},
        abstract = {This paper is intended to produce the impact of the supply and demand side measures implemented during the Jalswarajya Project work in Groundwater surveys and development Agency, water and Sanitation department, State government of Maharashtra, project period. Mainly, the comparison between pre-project and post-project scenario has been carried out. There are total 12 aquifers delineated in 7 districts under Jalswarajya-II program and each aquifer has been documented as a separate impact assessment report. The present impact assessment report pertains to aquifer from Satara district. This paper is a reference document for the participatory groundwater project implemented under Jalswarajya-II Program. The paper has been intended to bring out the impact of the activities implemented. Such impact assessment is a first of its kind endeavor by the department wherein various indicators have been set to evaluate the pre and post project scenarios. The present report relates to aquifer delineated in BM-85 watershed of Satara district. The report shall take the reader through the aims, objectives, methodology and analysis of indicators to show the tangible and intangible results. The report is also annexed with necessary data sheets to support the results and discussion.
The study envisaged, participatory groundwater management activities based on water balance framework. Village Water and Sanitation Committee (VWSC) and aquifer level management organizations i.e. Groundwater Management Association (GWMA) prepared the Groundwater Management Action Plan (GWMAP) based on appraisal of local groundwater problems. They have identified various activities in consultation with the District Technical Committee (DTC); analyzed status of groundwater availability; its use for various purposes and have formulated suitable plans of groundwater management.},
        keywords = {Jalswarajya, GSDA, Groundwater, water levels, impact assessment, groundwater management, geology},
        month = {December},
        }