Water Resource Management in Haryana: Challenges and Prospects

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Authors

Himanshu Grover
GDC Memorial College, BRCM Vidyagram Campus, Bahal, Haryana, India
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6027-8237
Priyanka Rani
GDC Memorial College, BRCM Vidyagram Campus, Bahal, Haryana, India

Keywords:

Water Resources , Surface Water, Groundwater, Groundwater Management, Water Demand , Groundwater Depletion, Overexploitation

Synopsis

Human life is non-existent without water. In a state like Haryana, where agriculture plays a vital role in the economy, groundwater serves as a vital lifeline. The state faces increasingly serious challenges such as water scarcity, excessive water extraction, water quality degradation, and inequitable distribution. Recognizing the need to address these issues, we were inspired to write "Water Resource Management in Haryana: Challenges and Prospects."

This book attempts to present a comprehensive and analytical overview of Haryana's current water situation, emerging challenges, and potential strategies for sustainable water management. This book will provide readers with a holistic view of groundwater and surface water dynamics in the region.

We hope this book will inspire further research on sustainable water governance in Haryana.

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20 November 2025
Copyright (c) 2025 Himanshu Grover, Priyanka Rani

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978-93-7185-134-3

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Grover, H. ., & Rani, P. . (2025). Water Resource Management in Haryana: Challenges and Prospects. Deep Science Publishing. https://doi.org/10.70593/978-93-7185-134-3
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