Methods of Artificial Recharge of Groundwater

About the Book: With depleting water resources and increasing demand of fresh water it has become imperative to artificially recharge the groundwater. As compared to surface water groundwater is safe and can be stored. It can be safeguarded from pollution. Hence thrust should be to develop groundwater resources. In urban areas open spaces are shrinking and the population is increasing. Here roof water harvesting is the best method by which the groundwater storage can be enhanced. Several simple but effective methods of roof water harvesting have been described. In rural areas 70% of the available water is required for irrigation. Some innovative and useful methods of artificial recharge have been dealt which can fulfill the need of rural areas if properly and scientifically deployed. The suggested structures are economical and effective. About the Author: Born on 15 th August 1945 Dr. Santosh Saksena had his school education at Cambridge School and St. Joseph’s Convent Bhopal. After Graduation and Post-graduation in Geology from Motilal Vigyan Mahavidhalaya Bhopal he joined as Lecturer in Geology at J.S.T. P.G. College Balaghat. Dr. Saksena specialized in Petroleum Geology from Western Washington State College Bellingham U.S.A. After returning from abroad he could not join O.N.G.C. because of some unforeseen circumstances and returned to his parent department. He did his P.hD. from Dr. Hari Singh Gour University Sagar on Geohydrological studies of Balaghat area. He is working on Geohydrology for the last 36 years. During this period he has successfully completed two research projects sponsored by U.G.C. and three projects sponsored by M.P.C.S.T. He has participated in more than 30 National and International seminars and has published 52 research papers. He is also Editor of ‘The Quarterly Journal of Geological Association and Research Centre’ and has organized number of Workshops/Training Programs/ Seminars etc.