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Climate variability, rainwater-harvesting structures and groundwater levels in Odisha, India: an empirical analysis

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  • Bhagirath Behera
  • Koushik Chowdhury
  • Tiyasa Mishra
  • Dil Bahadur Rahut

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To examine the driver of groundwater depletion, this paper estimates a dynamic panel regression model using district-level secondary data from 1995 to 2017. Results show that the number of rainwater-harvesting structures, annual average rainfall, forest cover and net sown area improve groundwater levels. Tube well irrigation and rice cultivation can adversely affect groundwater levels. The positive relationship between surface water and improved groundwater level is consistent in all the estimated models. Hence, efficient use and management of surface and groundwater are crucial for the long-term sustainability of water resources.

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  • Bhagirath Behera & Koushik Chowdhury & Tiyasa Mishra & Dil Bahadur Rahut, 2024. "Climate variability, rainwater-harvesting structures and groundwater levels in Odisha, India: an empirical analysis," International Journal of Water Resources Development, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 40(3), pages 487-505, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:cijwxx:v:40:y:2024:i:3:p:487-505
    DOI: 10.1080/07900627.2023.2279962
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