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@article{183583,
        author = {Manish K. Soni},
        title = {Water Resources Development and Management in Hard Rock Terrains: A Review of Sagar District, Madhya Pradesh, India},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {6},
        number = {3},
        pages = {216-223},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=183583},
        abstract = {Hard rock terrains pose significant challenges for sustainable water resources management due to their limited primary porosity and complex hydrogeological characteristics. This study presents a comprehensive analysis of water resources management strategies in Sagar district, Madhya Pradesh, India. Sagar district, predominantly underlain by Precambrian crystalline rocks of the Bundelkhand Massif, represents a typical hard rock terrain with acute water scarcity issues. Through detailed hydrogeological assessment, groundwater trend analysis, and evaluation of management interventions implemented in the area, this research identifies key challenges and successful strategies for sustainable water resources development. The study reveals declining groundwater levels, spatial heterogeneity in aquifer properties, and the critical importance of artificial recharge and community-based water management approaches. The findings demonstrate that integrated management strategies combining geological understanding, artificial recharge programs, demand management, and community participation can effectively address water security challenges in hard rock terrains. This case study provides valuable insights for similar hydrogeological settings across the Indian subcontinent and other hard rock regions globally.},
        keywords = {Hard rock aquifers, groundwater management, Sagar district, Bundelkhand Massif, artificial recharge, water scarcity, crystalline rocks.},
        month = {August},
        }