CONJUNCTIVE USE 'MANAGEMENT MODEL A CASE STUDY

Abstract

Exclusive Lase of surf ace water _ for irrigation creates a negative external effect in the form of waterlogging.:. On the other ', hand, the excessive extraction of groundwater from~: subsurface storage leads to continuous decline in groundwater.. level. The bestway of '.cacI;ling of the problem is by integrated `arse of surface and grouridv aters. The conjunctive use of surface tend groundwater takes the advantage of :cheap surface water arid large storage of groundwater.. This minimises the 'Overall cost of providing water and also improves reliability. Tho. management of the above two wa1', -r r-rec ;)Ur,ces needs careful planning with regard to assessment of the total water availability and their allocation in space._ .and time.....