Analysis of Policies on Urbanization and Urban Sprawl in Maharashtra and its Impact on Environment: With Specific Reference to Underground Water
Year: 2024
Type: conference-paper
Abstract: The policies regarding urbanization and urban sprawl significantly impact the environment, mainly underground water resources.The impact of urbanization and urban sprawl on underground water is multifaceted.Increased impervious surfaces, altered hydrology due to construction, and contamination from pollutants like chemicals, sewage, and runoff from urban areas can degrade groundwater quality and reduce recharge rates.Policies aiming to mitigate these impacts need to address land-use planning, wastewater treatment, sustainable urban design, green infrastructure, and coordinated efforts among various stakeholders.Balancing urban development with the preservation and long-term administration of underground water resources is vital for ensuring water security and environmental sustainability in rapidly growing urban areas.In 2013, The Maharashtra Ground Water Legislation was implemented.With a decade of its implementation, the article is aimed at understanding the logic of enactment of this legislation, the provisions thereof, the procedures announced for the performance of the Act, the public awareness about the Act, and the current status of implementation in different parts of Maharashtra, predominantly urban areas and the extent of its mitigating efforts on sustainable usage of underground water.
Authors: Sapna Bansal, Smita Pandey
Institutions: Symbiosis International University, Jharkhand Rai University
Language: English
Subfield: Environmental Engineering
Field: Environmental Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4399586332