Mori, Haribhai R <br/><br/>
Inter-Linking of Water Bodies through Link Water Channels 
Experiences of Innovative Water Harvesting Measures from Sau 
 -  2007 
<br/><br/> The paper describes innovative water harvesting projects undertaken by an Non-Government Organization; Ambuja Cement Foundation (ACF) based in coastal, saline and drought prone as well as highly castes and class ridden area of Saurashtra, Gujarat, India. The project was undertaken as part of land reclamation as well as in view of recurrent droughts, high withdrawal of ground water to meet the increasing needs of growing population, increased  number of wells, diesel and electrical pumps owing to breaking up of joint family system and fragmentation of land, cultivation of high water and fertilizer intensive agriculture crops leading to an artificial shortage of groundwater, subsidized rates of electricity by the State Government leading to an inefficient use and wastage of water, mis-management of the ground water leading to over-irrigation and high water run-off due to the topography. All these, over the years has resulted into altered agricultural scenario, decreased per capita income, conflicts and wars over drinking water, degeneration of health,  sanitation and general hygiene, drudgery and work load especially on women and girls, reduced school enrolment, increased rate of... 
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