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Water Conservation and Public Participation

Maharashtra Board · Class 10 · Water Security

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1. Meaning and Importance of Public Participation

  • Public participation means people join together in planning, implementation, checking, and improving public work.
  • It includes help in the form of time, labour, skills, money, and local support.
  • Public participation is the original core of development.
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2. Public Participation Process in Water Conservation

  • First, discuss needs and importance.
  • Then decide goals and make an action outline.
  • After that, prepare the detailed plan.
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3. Example: Hiware Bazar and Watershed Development

  • Watershed development in Hiware Bazar began in 1995.
  • Padmashree awardee Popatrao Pawar and administrative officers led special efforts under the SAMRUDDHI Mission.
  • The Gram Sabha approved the watershed and rural development work.
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4. Example: Shirpur Pattern

  • The Shirpur pattern started in 2004 through the effort of groundwater expert Suresh Khanapurkar with help from local people's representatives.
  • It is a unique water conservation experiment in Shirpur Taluka, Dhule district.
  • 235 cement dams have been built in 80 villages.

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Water is essential for all livingPublic participation means people come togetherWatershed development includes works such asWatershed development began in Hiware BazarThe Shirpur pattern began in 2004

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