Transboundary Aquifers In Rajasthan, Issues & Management
INTRODUCTION
GENERAL INFORMATION
GEOLOGY
HYDROGEOLOGY
Semi-Consolidated Formations:
Unconsolidated Formation:
Depth To Water Level
Artesian Conditions in Thar Desert, Rajasthan
GROUND WATER QUALITY
ORIGIN OF A FRESH GROUND WATER BODY IN CHOLISTAN, THAR DESERT,PAKISTAN
Hydrogeological Setting
GROUNDWATER DEVELOPMENT IN RAJASTHAN
Ganganagar District-
Tube wells of 30-70m depth tapping shallow unconfined aquifer have been developed with medium yield. In Ghaggar bed area, shallow tube wells up to 40m depth with moderate yields are in use. Native groundwater is saline in the district.
Bikaner District-
The alluvial aquifer in bordering area is mostly saline with meager groundwater development.
Jaisalmer District-
In northern part, alluvial aquifer are mostly saline with meager groundwater development. In NW corner of the district, alluvial aquifer is in limited patches at Kishangarh, Dharmi Khu, Ranau, Ghotaru area is fresh, however overall native quality is brackish to saline. Groundwater development is negligible due to scarce population and barren dunes.
Barmer District-
In North Western part Tertiary aquifer in Sundra-Gadra area has better quality of water under unconfined to confined conditions. Alluvial & Tertiary aquifers in other parts have brackish to saline groundwater and tapped by tube wells for domestic/cattle uses.
CONCLUSION
RECOMMENDATIONS
REFERENCES
- M. A. Geyh & D. Ploethner: Origin of a fresh groundwater body in Cholistan, Thar Desert, Pakistan.
- M. A. Geyh & D. Ploethner : An applied palaeohydrological study in Cholistan, Thar Desert, Pakistan
- Case Study Volume: Pakistan: The Cholistan desert: facing the challenges, World Water Development Report 3.
- Central Ground Water Board Western Region, Reports.
Manoj Srivastava
Regional Director, Central Ground Water Board, Jaipur
O.P.Poonia
Scientist, Central Ground Water Board, Jaipur