Journal Name:
- Indian Streams Research Journal
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Abstract (Original Language):
The present study reflects water availability and its utilisation pattern in the Sikar district of Rajasthan
state. Natural conditions like arid climate, high temperature and low amount of rainwater affect the availability of
surface water. The paper argues that groundwater is the major source of water which mostly fulfills the demands of
rural and urban households. In result, groundwater condition is overexploited because of over-extraction through
tubewells for irrigation purpose. In rural areas, maximum households are engaged in agriculture and use maximum
water for irrigation. In urban areas, water is more utilised for domestic purpose in which maximum water is used for
hygienic purpose. In domestic water utilisation, drinking and cooking category is the major consumer of water both
in rural and urban areas. The study has revealed that all the income groups are dissatisfied with the water supply in
rural areas. Therefore, the rationale utilisation of water is the urgent need for the sustainable use of this precious gift
of nature.
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