Integrated River Basin Planning: a Methodological Approach with Case Study

A river basin has a definite potential of water resources. Normally, the water resources projects are conceived in isolated manner. In such approach the planning for that particular water resources project may be sufficient and technically viable but it is quite possible that the project may influence adversely to other downstream projects. To avoid such scenario which may lead to failure of existing projects, an integrated river basin planning is essential and inevitable. Present book exhibits application of ARC GIS for integrated planning of Beda river sub-basin (India). A number of possible project sites and evaluation of possible capacities of the reservoirs has been carried out. A parametric evaluation of different possible alternatives of water resources projects has been presented. Based on the defined objectives and requirements the best alternative planning can be chosen. This book envisages that the river basin planning should be carried out in totality & in integrated manner. It is believe of the authors that this will helpful to the water resources planners and provide a direction to the researchers in this domain.