2. “A drop of water is worth more than a sack of gold to a thirsty man”
NATURAL RESOURCES
Biotic – are obtained from the biosphere such as forests and animals, and the
materials that can be obtained from them. Fossil fuels , coal , petroleum etc .
Abiotic – are those that come from non-living, non-organic material includes land,
fresh water, air and heavy metals gold, iron, copper, silver etc
Renewable resources :that can be replenished naturally. Some of these resources, like
sunlight, air, wind, etc., are continuously available and their quantity is not
noticeably affected by human consumption.
Non-renewable resources :that form extremely slowly and those that do not naturally
form in the environment. a good example of this are fossil fuels, which are in this
category because their rate of formation is extremely slow.
WATER MANAGEMENT -
Water resources are sources of water that are useful to humans.
USES OF FRESH WATER-
Agricultural , Industrial , Household which mostly require fresh water.
3. “SAVE WATER – Don’t waste the world’s blood”
SOME FACTS
It is estimated that a quantity of 1700 cubic meters of water is
required for each individual per year as per UNO
If a country experiences less water per year below 1700 cubic
meters, the country is said to be experiencing “WATER STRESS”
If a country experiences less water per person below 1000 cubic
meters, the country is said to be facing “WATER SCARCITY”
At present, the per capita availability of water in India is 1706
cubic meters per person per year
According to World Water Council by the Year 2025 about 48
countries with more than 2.8 billion people will be effected by
“WATER STRESS” & this population could be 35% of the World
Population
4. “SAVE WATER – Don’t waste the world’s blood”
SOME FACTS
It is estimated that a quantity of 1700 cubic meters of water is
required for each individual per year as per UNO
If a country experiences less water per year below 1700 cubic
meters, the country is said to be experiencing “WATER STRESS”
If a country experiences less water per person below 1000 cubic
meters, the country is said to be facing “WATER SCARCITY”
At present, the per capita availability of water in India is 1706
cubic meters per person per year
According to World Water Council by the Year 2025 about 48
countries with more than 2.8 billion people will be effected by
“WATER STRESS” & this population could be 35% of the World
Population
5.
6. “Walk in the desert , You will realize the cost of Water”
Increasing demand for WATER
The demand for water is increasing in rapid manner due to
population growth and economic development.
The present population of India is about 130 cores it likely to
touch 150 cores by 2050
By 2010: Water requirement ranges from 694 to 700 BCM
By 2025: Water requirement ranges from 784 to 850 BCM
By 2050: Water requirement ranges from 973 to 1180 BCM
Hence, We have to plan for additional needs of water by
undertaking new projects as well as improving the water efficiency
in the existing projects.
8. “Save water secure future”
Water Bodies
Fresh water bodies:
• Rivers
• Dams
• Canals
• Tanks & Ponds
• lakes
9. “Today's rain water is tomorrow's life saver”
Uses of Water Bodies
Direct water supply
Hydroelectricity
Controlling watercourses
Downstream water supply
Irrigation
Development of individuals and for social welfare
10. “Waste water today - Live in desert tomorrow”
Need of Water Management
Population growth
Rapid Urbanization
Control on Flood and Drought prone areas
Climate change
Depletion of fresh water
Water Pollution
17. “Let's Stop Polluting Water”
Issues with Water in India
River Pollution
Ground Water Pollution
Poor management of water resource
Corruption and slow growth
Inadequate storage capacity
Water conflicts
1) State-State conflicts:
Krishna Dispute- Maharashtra , Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh
2) Country-Country conflicts:
Brahmaputra Dispute- India and China
18. “Water for Life”
Future Challenges to India
Interlinking of rivers
Developing new projects
Planning good networking of canals and distributaries
Irrigation Development
Utilization of water resources
Rain Water harvesting
Implementation of an integrated approach to water
management