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Water Resource Management, Rainwater Harvesting & Sustainability Practices: An Analytical Study of Bahraich District, Uttar Pradesh

Author(s) Pradeep Kumar Tiwari, Dr. Lalit Kumar Dubey
Country India
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This paper presents a comprehensive analysis of water resource management practices, rainwater harvesting initiatives, and sustainability approaches in Bahraich District, Uttar Pradesh. Located in the Terai region with unique hydrogeological characteristics, Bahraich faces complex water challenges including groundwater quality deterioration, arsenic contamination, and the need for sustainable agricultural water management. The study examines recent government initiatives, including the achievement of 100% rooftop rainwater harvesting installation in government buildings under the "Catch the Rain 2025" campaign, and community-led interventions such as solar-powered irrigation systems supported by the Aga Khan Foundation. Primary data from farmer collectives demonstrates significant economic and environmental benefits, including collective savings of ₹5 lakh in farming costs through reduced diesel dependence. However, the research also identifies critical challenges, particularly the finding that 42% of groundwater samples exceed WHO arsenic limits of 10 μg/l, with over 80% of samples falling into "poor" or "unfit" categories for drinking purposes. The paper evaluates the interplay between water conservation efforts and agricultural practices, including the tension between promoting water-efficient crops and farmers' preference for water-intensive paddy cultivation. Policy recommendations include strengthening institutional frameworks for groundwater governance, promoting crop diversification, scaling up successful community models, and integrating water quality monitoring with conservation efforts.
Keywords Keywords: Climate change, social transformation, community adaptation, Bahraich, climate justice, participatory governance, rural livelihoods, Uttar Pradesh
Published In Volume 7, Issue 2, March-April 2026
Published On 2026-03-09
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