Question 4Discuss the feasibility of interlinking rivers to resolve the issue of water stress in other regionsGS1GS1

Discuss the feasibility of interlinking rivers to resolve the issue of water stress in other regions. (Answer in 150 words) 10 marks

Introduction

Interlinking of rivers from areas of overflow to underflow areas has been muted as a solution for water stress. According to NITI Aayog, 600 mm Indians are facing water stress.

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Main Body

Water Stress [Mind map with following branches]:

1Increase in frequency of droughts and floods.

2'Zero day' situations in cities like Shimla.

3Rapid depletion of groundwater (UN-water report).

4Rising population (currently 1400 crore).

River Interlinking - as a solution

Feasible [Mind map with following branches]:

1Many areas in India face flood every year

2Government push for the plan

3Natural flow of the river water can be utilized

4Perennial water

Not Feasible [Mind map with following branches]:

1Submersion of sensitive areas - eg) Kala-ashra like submerged Panna national park

2Topography of weather region it not favorable

3International examples like Murray-Darling basin points to non-feasibility of such project.

4Federal issues.

Thus, there is a need to build wide consensus for the project to be successful.

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Conclusion

Thus, there is a need to build wide consensus for the project to be successful.

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Diagram

Mind map showing 'water stress' as central concept with four branches: (1) Increase in frequency of droughts and floods, (2) Zero day situations in cities like Shimla, (3) Rapid depletion of groundwater, (4) Rising population

Clear problem identification
Specific examples (Shimla)
Reference to official reports (NITI Aayog, UN-water)
Current demographic data

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Subject & Paper

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Topic

Water Resources Management

River Interlinking

Water stress and solutions

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