Water Budgeting by the Development Support Centre
About the Solution
This solution by the Development Support Centre (DSC) introduces water budgeting as a practical tool for aligning water supply with demand. Communities calculate annual water availability and requirements for crops, households, and livestock. This creates a transparent picture of deficits and helps plan for efficient use of water resources.
Development Support Center (DSC) is a resource organization that provides knowledge- based support to Non-Government Organizations (NGOs), Corporate Houses (CSRs), Government Agencies, Community Based Organizations and other stakeholders in the field of Participatory Natural Resource Management (PNRM) and sustainable livelihoods. DSC provides a variety of services through multi-disciplinary team of professionals that directly implements projects, helps in capacity building of key functionaries, carries out field studies and takes initiatives for research and appropriate policy changes.
They can be reached via:
Phone: (02717) 235994/5
Mail: dsc@dscindia.org, dscbopal@gmail.com
Training
Category – Implementation, Capacity Building & Training, Handholding, Monitoring & Evaluation, Demonstration
Sub-Category – Community-Led Water Management
Duration – N/A
Group Size – N/A
Willingness to travel – Yes
Languages Supported – N/A
Certification – N/A
Assessment – N/A
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Institution / Trainer – Development Support Centre (DSC)
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Short Description –
Audience:
Practitioners, Trainers, Community Resource Persons,
Progressive Farmers, Subject Matter Specialists,
Local Governance Representatives
Objectives:
To estimate annual water availability from rainfall, surface water, and groundwater.
To calculate total water demand for agriculture, domestic use, and livestock.
To identify deficits and create awareness about over-extraction risks.
To use budgets as a tool for participatory planning and attracting investment.