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Title
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GROUNDWATER, AQUIFERS, SPRINGS AN INTRODUCTION
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Description
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ACWADAM is a think-tank and action-research organization focused on the science of groundwater and its applications to societal development. They work on aquifer-based, participatory groundwater management, training, action research, and policy and programs. The organization has trained over a thousand individuals and has influenced key decisions on aquifer-based participatory groundwater management in many locales. They have also developed a nuanced approach to aquifer-based and community-centric groundwater management, which has been incorporated into mainstream programs. ACWADAM has evolved as a leading think tank on hydrogeology and groundwater management in India. Groundwater usage has evolved from ancient times, with access from shallow sources, such as wells, springs, and qanats, to the present day. The hydrological cycle has changed, with changes in the hydrological cycle affecting different sectors, such as India's mountain groundwater springs. The organization has also contributed to the development of the 'aquifer mapping' programme under the 12th Plan and has influenced decisions on groundwater under various programs like IWMP and MGNREGS.
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Date
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17 March 2018
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Language
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English
