GIS USE IN SOLVING WATER SUPPLY AND WATER ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS: A CASE STUDY OF KANOTA DAM
GIS USE IN SOLVING WATER SUPPLY AND WATER ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS: A CASE STUDY OF KANOTA DAM
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TOC o "1-3" h z u Chapter 1: Introduction PAGEREF _Toc140614156 h 31.1 Introduction PAGEREF _Toc140614157 h 31.2 Background of the research study PAGEREF _Toc140614158 h 31.3 Research Problem PAGEREF _Toc140614159 h 41.4 The Research aims and objectives PAGEREF _Toc140614160 h 41.5 ResearchQuestions PAGEREF _Toc140614161 h 41.6 Research Rationale PAGEREF _Toc140614162 h 41.7 Research Significance PAGEREF _Toc140614163 h 51.8 Research Structure PAGEREF _Toc140614164 h 5References PAGEREF _Toc140614165 h 6
Chapter 1: Introduction1.1 IntroductionA research study refers to a deep, elaborate but focused representation regarding a topic or area to provide an understanding of the matter. Therefore, the research studies require specific arrangements and ideas of the operators so that the overall procedure of the study progress is accomplished properly. In this study, the area of focus is the water crisis management in a particular place in India through the implementation of the GIS system. Hence, the introductory part of the study would provide a preliminary idea of what the study needs to acknowledge and how things are going to be addressed. The introduction would build a background of the study discussing the existing information relevant to the study. It would establish the study aims, objectives, and questions that would guide the study entirely. The justification and requirements of the study in this particular topic along with the proper structure of the study would also be presented.
1.2 Background of the research studyRajasthan is the largest state of India with more than 340000 square kilometres area. The population of the state is almost 79 million in 2022. Though the state is the largest one, it does not have the highest population in the country because of its geographical state. Rajasthan comprises the desert area of India including parts of the Thar Desert. Therefore, the climate condition of the state is extreme as it is situated on the outskirts of the desert (Borah and Borah, 2023). Hence, it can be easily understood that water scarcity is a usual matter in Rajasthan as the amount of rain is very low in this geographical part and the inland rivers are almost dry all the time other than the rainy season. Luni, Chambal, and Banas are the main rivers flowing through and around Rajasthan and these rivers are the major water sources apart from some wells and natural; ponds. Since historical times, the people of Rajasthan have been developing dams and relevant structures like Kund, Johad, Talaab, and Ahar pynes to store and harvest water. The water regulation of Rajasthan is dependent on the regulation of the dams to date and so, dams such as Morel Dam, Jawahar Sagar Dam, and Kota Barrage held great significance in the water supply in parts of Rajasthan. Kanota Dam is situated in the Dhundh River basin under Jaipur district. It has a water capacity of 52 million cubic meters (Gavhane et al, 2023). It has been observed in recent times that, the water requirement of Rajasthan, especially in cities and tourist places has been way enhanced which is difficult to regulate with the insufficient water reservoirs. The dams have only 34% of the required water which is a great cause of draughts in areas and severe water scarcity in several areas of Rajasthan. Therefore, the implementation of current tools and techniques is very important to assess the water environmental problems (Dimple et al, 2023).
1.3 Research ProblemThe research problem refers to the major target area of the study. In this study, the focus is on the implementation of GIS in resolving the water problems in Rajasthan, with a special concentration on Kanota dam regulation.
1.4 The Research aims and objectivesThe research study aims to recognize the utilities of GIS in tracing the water availability in Rajasthan to assure the improvisation of dam regulation. Therefore, it aims to check the regulation of the water reserve in Kanota Dam through its applications.
Therefore, the research objectives are as follows -
To recognize the issues faced in the regulation of the Kanota dam
To identify the tools and techniques along with the process of GIS
To identify the uses of GIS in resolving water problems in this area
To recommend the authorities with certain strategic implementations to ensure better water regulation in Rajasthan.
1.5 ResearchQuestionsAs per the research aims and objectives, the research questions are as follows -
What are the major water regulation issues in Kanota dam management?
How can GIS help the water scarcity issues faced by the authority?
What requirements do the regulators have in implementing GIS for tracing water pathways?
What are the benefits of GIS in resolving water problems in this area?
1.6 Research RationaleThe rationale of the research study lies in its success in the implementation of modern-day tools and technologies to ensure the identification of water resources for better regulation of dams in Rajasthan. The water dams are critically important for the people of Rajasthan as well as the business operation here. Therefore, the study would provide the management authority with proper guidance to ensure water regulation at Kanota Dam (Rawat et al, 2023).
1.7 Research SignificanceThe research study would generate a proper idea of the utilities and benefits of GIS in identifying the water resources and mapping that would help the government to ensure a proper reconstruction and modification of dam management. As a result of this study, the implementation of such innovative techniques would gradually increase in the country which would generate better water resource mapping and control to develop a better water management system in India. This is important to achieve in the present time considering the degradation of the earth's state along with the availability of potable water (Borah and Borah, 2023).
1.8 Research StructureThe research structure for this study is as follows -
Introduction - This part of the study would present the study aims, objectives, and research questions and would justify the selection of the topic for the accomplishment of the study.
Literature review - Literature review would develop a conceptual base discussing several aspects of GIS and its utilities. It would set a primary idea of how the techniques can be used in resolving water problems in Rajasthan.
Methodology - It would describe the choices for the progress of the research study.
Data analysis and findings - This part would present the analysis of the data and discuss the findings.
Conclusions and recommendation - This part of the study would establish the research findings by applying the research answers. Along with it, it would recommend strategies for better water regulation in the country.
ReferencesBorah, I.D. and Borah, S.R., 2023. Precision Irrigation Systems: Enhancing Water Efficiency and Sustainability in Agriculture.
Dimple, Singh, P.K., Kothari, M., Yadav, K.K. and Bhakar, S.R., 2023. Multi-criteria decision analysis for groundwater potential zones delineation using geospatial tools and Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) in Nand Samand Catchment, Rajasthan, India. Environment, Development and Sustainability, pp.1-35.
Gavhane, K.P., Mishra, A.K., Sarangi, A., Singh, D.K. and Sudhishri, S., 2023. Targeting of rainwater harvesting structures using geospatial tools and analytical hierarchy process (AHP) in the semi-arid region of Rajasthan (India). Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 30(22), pp.61682-61709.
Rawat, A., Panigrahi, N., Yadav, B., Jadav, K., Mohanty, M.P., Khouakhi, A. and Knox, J.W., 2023. Scaling Up Indigenous Rainwater Harvesting: A Preliminary Assessment in Rajasthan, India. Water, 15(11), p.2042.
Module Handbook 2022/23
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The Project Dissertation accounts for 80% of the total grade. This will be a comprehensive account of your research of up to a maximum of 12,000 words2 demonstrating achievement of the learning outcomes of the module. 12,000 words is a ceiling not a target the emphasis is on quality not quantity. The Project Dissertation should include:
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Reading List
You will have to identify specific reading related to the topic that you will be exploring. However, to help get you started here are some general reference books that it is very well worth having a look at as you embark on your projects:
Biggam J. (2011) Succeeding With Your Master's Dissertation, Open University (also available for Kindle)
Hart,C. (2005). Doing Your Masters Dissertation. Sage, London
Robson,C. (2002). Real World Research. A Resource for Social Scientists and Practitioner Researchers. Blackwell, Oxford and Cambridge
Winstanley, C. (2011) Writing a Dissertation For Dummies, UK Edition, For Dummies Publications (also available for Kindle)
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91440082740500Users can query the repository database to exploring publications by author, research group and/or depatments. It is a great resource to explore research undertaken at UWE, identify key staff engaged in that subject and generate ideas for new research. The UWE Research Repository can be found at https://www.uwe.ac.uk/study/library/research-support/research- repositoryLinkedIn Learning
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