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Water Conservation

Movements in IndiaThe Water situation in India, a few success storiesto laud and lots to think about ...



Current Situation



Current Situation20% of the world's population do not have access to safe drinking water.



Current Situation20% of the world's population do not have access to safe drinking water.40% do not have sufficient water for adequate living and hygiene.



Current Situation20% of the world's population do not have access to safe drinking water.40% do not have sufficient water for adequate living and hygiene.More than 2.2 million people die each year from diseases related tocontaminated drinking water.



Current Situation20% of the world's population do not have access to safe drinking water.40% do not have sufficient water for adequate living and hygiene.More than 2.2 million people die each year from diseases related tocontaminated drinking water.By 2050, water scarcity will affect 2 to 7 billion people out of total 9.3billion.



Current Situation20% of the world's population do not have access to safe drinking water.40% do not have sufficient water for adequate living and hygiene.More than 2.2 million people die each year from diseases related tocontaminated drinking water.By 2050, water scarcity will affect 2 to 7 billion people out of total 9.3billion.India with 16% of the world's population has only 4% of the fresh water resources.



Current Situation20% of the world's population do not have access to safe drinking water.40% do not have sufficient water for adequate living and hygiene.More than 2.2 million people die each year from diseases related tocontaminated drinking water.By 2050, water scarcity will affect 2 to 7 billion people out of total 9.3billion.India with 16% of the world's population has only 4% of the fresh water resources.Per capita availability of fresh water in India has dropped from 5,177 cubicmeters in 1951 to 1,820 cubic meters in 2001.



Current Situation20% of the world's population do not have access to safe drinking water.40% do not have sufficient water for adequate living and hygiene.More than 2.2 million people die each year from diseases related tocontaminated drinking water.By 2050, water scarcity will affect 2 to 7 billion people out of total 9.3billion.India with 16% of the world's population has only 4% of the fresh water resources.Per capita availability of fresh water in India has dropped from 5,177 cubicmeters in 1951 to 1,820 cubic meters in 2001.Urban situation is no better. Water is rationed twice a week in Bangalore,and for 30 minutes a day in Bhopal



Current Situation20% of the world's population do not have access to safe drinking water.40% do not have sufficient water for adequate living and hygiene.More than 2.2 million people die each year from diseases related tocontaminated drinking water.By 2050, water scarcity will affect 2 to 7 billion people out of total 9.3billion.India with 16% of the world's population has only 4% of the fresh water resources.Per capita availability of fresh water in India has dropped from 5,177 cubicmeters in 1951 to 1,820 cubic meters in 2001.Urban situation is no better. Water is rationed twice a week in Bangalore,and for 30 minutes a day in BhopalTwo out of every three people on earth will have to live in water stressedcondition by the year 2025.



Current Situation



Current SituationIn many rural areas, women stillhave to walk a distance of about 2.5 kms to reach the source of

water. On an average, a ruralwoman walks more than 14000km a year just to fetch water.




water. On an average, a ruralwoman walks more than 14000km a year just to fetch water.Water source being open dug well, the quality of water is poor;

dirty, saline and has turbidity.




water. On an average, a ruralwoman walks more than 14000km a year just to fetch water.Water source being open dug well, the quality of water is poor;

dirty, saline and has turbidity.Girls of 8-10 years are not spared. They cannot afford theluxury of school.



Benefits of Water Harvesting Conservation of rainwater recharges water tableEasier accessibility to water resources

Irrigation throughout the year leads to improved villageeconomicsAble to sustain livestock grazing round the year

Rejuvenates the rivers in nearby regions, hence further improves irrigation and fisheriesCommunity water resources act as social temples



Active WorkersTARUN BHARAT SANGH (TBS)Involved with creation of small local bodies to revive local water resources

Jal Biradari

NAVDANYAAn awareness regime against unjust government policies

CENTRE FOR SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT (CSE)Created reports on basis of research & surveys to assessusefulness of local water bodies and feasibility and impact of government water policies



Tarun Bharat Sangh



Tarun Bharat SanghInvolved in revitalization of 5 rivers around Alwar region like Arvari andRuparel.




Uses traditional water harvesting methods especially ‘Johads’ or smallearthen check dams.





For every Rs. 100 invested village economic production raised by Rs. 400.






Currently has 3000 water harvesting structures in 650 villages.







Started the ‘Jal Biradari’ program in April 2001 to create awarenessamong people regarding National Water Policy.







Started the ‘Jal Biradari’ program in April 2001 to create awarenessamong people regarding National Water Policy.

Against privatization of water resources and interlinking of rivers.



River Arvari and Johads

A community made ‘Johad’ in Alwar district under a program to save river ‘Arvari’. Earlier farmers werenot able to grow one crop a season, now they can grow two. Has helped in increasing ground water levels

in the region. Reduced migration by 80% as villagers stay back to cultivate their lands. Similar programstarted in several villages. Since, 1996 Arvari river has become perennial allowing a natural growth of fish

numbers.



Privatization of Water Resources

World Bank loans for development of water resourcesgiven on condition of privatizationDiversion of ground water to urban areas for industrial

usageWorld Bank forcing governments to increase water tariffs75% of the World Bank loan of $388.09 million for first phase of River Linking project (Ken-Betwa) to berecovered from farmers in the form of ‘irrigation cess’,‘betterment levy’ etc.



River Linking Project Interlinking would lead to a permanent drought proofing of the countryRaising the irrigation potential to equalthe current net sown area of about 150million hectaresMitigate the annual floods in Ganga and

BrahamputraAdd 34,000 MW of hydropower to thenational poolImproved possibilities for inlandtransportationThe movement claims that Ganga-Bramaputra are not really water abundant and site the examples of other failed water projects in the worldSo far could not see any major repercussions except for large scalerelocation of people.



Questions?



Questions?Should pure water be commoditized? Do you know about water privatization in the New Water Policy?




Dropping water tables - what are the losses (qualitative and

quantitative)? What can be done?





quantitative)? What can be done?How significant is the danger posed before the biological life/ecologicaldiversity?






What are the various ways to conserve water and river water level? How

effective they are (qualitative and quantitative)?







effective they are (qualitative and quantitative)?River Linking Project - Gains and Losses?







effective they are (qualitative and quantitative)?River Linking Project - Gains and Losses?

Nationwide social movement for conservation of water - is it a feasible? (Iguess not for discussion just for thought)



What can we do?

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