Date : 2 August 2007Time : 11.00 to 12.30 hrs.Venue : Aalankrita Resort, HyderabadTopic : Elements of demand side managementFaculty : Dr. S. V. Govardhan Das

Demand-side Management

of Groundwater30 July - 10 August 2007

International Learning Workshop on

Demand-side Management

Scenario 1:Draft > Recharge

Effect:Lowering of Water Table

Management Option:Build up Water Table

Supply side management:Increase Recharge

Demand side management:Decrease Draft

Demand-side Management

Scenario 1:Recharge > Draft

Effect:Water Logging

Management Option:Lower the Water Table

Supply side management:decrease Recharge

Demand side management:Increase Draft

Elements of DSMGScenario 1: Draft > Recharge

• Switch to other types of water sources

• Reduce number of groundwater sources

• Reduce pumping time

• Change crop type/area

• Efficient irrigation practices

• Soil moisture conservation

• Water saving devices/techniques

Elements of DSMG

Scenario 2: Recharge > Draft

• Increase number of groundwater sources

• Increase pumping time

• Change crop type/area

• Suitable drainage practices

Pre-conditions of DSMG

• Hydrological Monitoring Network

• Workable data-sets

• Analytical skills/technology

• User-friendly Extension Systems

• User understanding and action– Hydrological systems– Willingness to change

• Enabling legislation and administration