This paper reviews groundwater degradation issues in Gujarat and their implications for equitable resource access. Current management practices and proposed alternatives are examined from both resource sustainability and access equity perspectives.
| Title | Chasing the watertable : equity and sustainability in groundwater management |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 1992 |
| Authors | Moench, MH |
| Pagination | p. A-171 - A-171 : 1 tab. |
| Date Published | 1992-12-19 |
| Keywords | groundwater withdrawal, india gujarat, institutional development, legislation, policies, social aspects, water resources management, water shortage |
| Abstract | This paper reviews groundwater degradation issues in Gujarat and their implications for equitable resource access. Current management practices and proposed alternatives are examined from both resource sustainability and access equity perspectives. Innovative institutional approaches based on user-groups are discussed and their viability is examined through lessons from the management of other common pool resources. It is argued that the dual goals of sustainability and equity may be best served through management institutions based on local user groups. |
| Notes | 32 ref. |
| Custom 1 | 202.1, 822 |
