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Groundwater resource management
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Participatory Groundwater Management Participatory Groundwater Management (PGWM) emphasizes community involvement in managing groundwater resources, addressing issues related to equity and sustainability. Traditional methods have often neglected community perspectives and supportive legal frameworks. Successful initiatives like Pani Panchayat in Maharashtra and APFAMGS in Andhra Pradesh showcase how local governance and participatory approaches can effectively manage groundwater. These programs involve collective decision-making, demand management, and sustainable practices, such as banning water-intensive crops. For PGWM to thrive, it requires collaboration, capacity building, and data-driven strategies, ensuring that groundwater is recognized as a common pool resource that benefits all community members.