Rejuvenation of Water Resources Management for Sustainable Development: A case study on Mission Kakatiya in State of Telangana

Abstract

More people are putting more strain on the land, and water-producing ecosystems are disappearing. 
Water is becoming increasingly unpredictable and limited due to climate change, causing devastation and 
displacing millions of people. United Nations Sustainable Development Goal-6 (SDG 6) the goal of ensuring 
water and sanitation for all by 2030, is a national responsibility. Policymakers at the national level need to set 
bolder priorities When we invest in water, other areas, including health, education, agriculture, and job creation 
are impacted positively. All facets of society must be represented in national action for it to be effective. Each 
person has a responsibility. Collaboration between governments, civic society, business, academics, and 
development aid organisations can result in significant improvements in water and sanitation. By accelerating the 
development of small irrigation infrastructure, supporting community-based irrigation management, and 
adopting an extensive programme for tank restoration, Mission Kakatiya seeks to improve the development of 
agriculture-based income for small and marginal farmers through sustainable irrigation resources. Against this 
backdrop, this in depth study explores through quantitative and qualitative methods whether strengthening of 
community based irrigation practices restoration of   tanks and   lakes in state of Telangana using the data from 
government of Telangana between 2015 and 2019, lessons drawn from this case study can be helpful to actors 
and policy makers.