Phase IFoundation
Background
Overview
This concept is critical for understanding India's water crisis, agricultural sustainability, urban planning challenges, environmental governance, disaster management (especially urban floods), and the effectiveness of government welfare and infrastructure schemes. It touches upon resource management, ecological conservation, and socio-economic development.
Traditional water bodies like irrigation tanks, ponds, and rivers, crucial for agricultural irrigation, groundwater recharge, and urban water supply, are increasingly threatened by human activities. Their degradation impacts water security, ecological balance, and urban resilience to natural disasters.