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Experts Call for Scientific Springshed Management to Safeguard India's Water Resources
✍️ The Sangai Express
🗓 16 Sep 2026, 05:01 AM
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Water experts stress that applying scientific methods to springshed management is essential to protect dwindling groundwater and ensure sustainable supply.
Water scientists across the country have warned that the traditional, ad‑hoc handling of springs is no longer sufficient as spring flows and groundwater recharge show signs of decline. They argue that a systematic, science‑based approach to springshed management is urgently needed to preserve these vital sources of fresh water.
Scientific springshed management involves mapping the catchment areas that feed each spring, continuously monitoring water quality and quantity, regulating extraction, and involving local communities in stewardship. By relying on data and research, authorities can predict seasonal variations, identify over‑exploitation, and implement corrective measures before ecosystems are damaged.
Experts are urging policymakers to embed these practices into water‑resource policies and development plans. If adopted, the approach could bolster drinking‑water security, support agriculture, and protect biodiversity, while averting the worsening water scarcity that many regions of India face today.
Scientific springshed management involves mapping the catchment areas that feed each spring, continuously monitoring water quality and quantity, regulating extraction, and involving local communities in stewardship. By relying on data and research, authorities can predict seasonal variations, identify over‑exploitation, and implement corrective measures before ecosystems are damaged.
Experts are urging policymakers to embed these practices into water‑resource policies and development plans. If adopted, the approach could bolster drinking‑water security, support agriculture, and protect biodiversity, while averting the worsening water scarcity that many regions of India face today.