Integrated Water Resource Management in Uttarakhand

At Ground Water Company, we provide comprehensive Integrated Water Resource Management (IWRM) solutions specifically designed for the diverse ecological zones of Uttarakhand. We blend traditional wisdom with modern hydro-scientific tools to balance water demand, ensure sustainability, and build climate resilience across rural and urban hill ecosystems.

⚠️ Why Uttarakhand Needs Integrated Water Resource Management

With its steep topography, erratic rainfall, fragile geology, and expanding population, Uttarakhand faces a critical challenge: managing its limited water sustainably across sectors. While some regions suffer from seasonal drought, others are prone to flash floods and runoff losses. IWRM brings a unified and science-backed approach to address this imbalance.

💢 Local Water Management Challenges in Uttarakhand

💧 Seasonal Scarcity vs. Excess Runoff
– Villages in Chamoli, Pauri, and Almora face dry spells post-winter due to poor recharge and spring drying.
– Meanwhile, intense monsoon rain often causes floods, soil erosion, and water wastage.

🏞️ Fragmented Water Governance
– Multiple agencies manage irrigation, drinking water, forestry, and watershed programs, leading to overlap, inefficiencies, and delays.
– Lack of real-time data and inter-departmental coordination hampers decision-making.

🛠️ Unscientific Development
– Roads, buildings, and tourism infrastructure are disrupting natural drainage and aquifer recharge in places like Dehradun, Mussoorie, and Nainital.
– Springs and catchments are shrinking due to urban sprawl without hydrological planning.

🌱 Agricultural Water Mismanagement
– Overuse of water for terrace farming without water budgeting in lower Himalayas.
– High water wastage due to lack of drip/sprinkler systems and poor irrigation planning.

🔍 Our Integrated Water Resource Management Services in Uttarakhand

✅ Water Resource Mapping & Inventory Creation
– GIS mapping of rivers, springs, watersheds, and aquifers
– Water accounting across sectors: domestic, agriculture, tourism, industry
– Recharge zone identification and water balance analysis

✅ Demand-Supply Assessment & Budgeting
– Seasonal water demand estimation for households, farms, and institutions
– Scenario-based water forecasting for climate resilience
– Allocation planning across sectors to ensure equitable access

✅ Watershed & Spring-Shed Management Planning
– Micro-watershed delineation for runoff harvesting and soil moisture retention
– Implementation of trenches, bunds, recharge pits, and check dams
– Spring revival through catchment protection and infiltration enhancement

✅ Institutional Framework & Policy Support
– Formation of Water User Groups and Village Water Committees
– Training PRIs and ULBs on integrated water governance
– Support in drafting local water security plans under Jal Jeevan Mission and SBM

🌿 Why Choose Us for IWRM in Uttarakhand?

🏔️ Region-Specific Expertise – We understand the hydrology, climate, and social fabric of the Uttarakhand hills
📊 Data-Driven & Community-Centric – We combine real-time data with participatory planning for lasting impact
💧 Sustainability First – We promote recharge-first and conservation-based development
📑 Aligned with Government Missions – Our plans support Jal Shakti Abhiyan, Jal Jeevan Mission, and Swachh Bharat goals