Nagaland farmers' involvement key to water mgmt: Study
The research said the long-term water management initiatives like Aquafer Recharge and Recovery (ASR) require sustained involvement of the local farming community to succeed, a varsity release said on Monday.
The study found that the ASR initiatives could be a game-changer for hilly terrain and the water-scarce region of Nagaland and other northeastern parts of India. Collaboration with govt agencies, NGOs, and the private sector will be essential to mainstreaming ASR into broader water resource management strategies, the study said.
A pilot study conducted in south Bihar with a grant from Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research demonstrated socio-environmental impacts in terms of higher potential for groundwater recharge, improved irrigation reliability and longer availability of groundwater and socio-economic benefits for farmers due to diversification of cropping, availability of water for cropping and reliable yields.
The findings were published in the peer-reviewed journal Societal Impacts during June 2025.
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