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Water Condition and Water Challenges in Maharashtra

Maharashtra Board · Class 10 · Water Security

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Topics in Water Condition and Water Challenges in Maharashtra

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1. Rainfall pattern and water availability

  • Maharashtra is in the tropical region.
  • The Arabian Sea lies to the west of Maharashtra.
  • The Sahyadri range blocks southwest monsoon winds from the Arabian Sea.
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2. Sources of water and how they are used

  • Water available for use is used in direct use, surface water storage, and groundwater storage.
  • Direct use means using rainwater when it rains.
  • Surface water reservoir includes water stored in river basins, ponds, dams, bands, sarovar, and lakes.
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3. Major water challenges in Maharashtra

  • Unequal distribution of water resources is a major challenge.
  • Need to effective planning is another major challenge.
  • Ignoring ground water and drought crisis increases problems.
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4. Remedies and successful examples

  • Public participation is important in solving water crisis.
  • Groundwater recharge, water purification, drip irrigation, sprinkler irrigation, micro-irrigation, full utilization of irrigation, water audit, and water literacy campaign are important remedies.
  • Devsane (Manjarpada) Project is an innovative example from Dindori Taluka in Nashik District.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Water condition, water availability, challenges, and remedies in Maharashtra

Rainfall pattern in MaharashtraRegional rainfall variationWater availability in MaharashtraDrought regionDirect use, surface water reservoir and ground water reservoirUnequal distribution of water resourcesNeed for effective planningIgnoring ground water and drought crisis

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