Wastewater Irrigation in Gujarat – An Exploratory Study

Studied the extent of wastewater use for irrigation in the peri-urban areas of major cities of Gujarat.

Period2012

People in Centre, in collaboration with the International Water Management Institute (IWMI), undertook an exploratory study to understand the extent of wastewater use for irrigation purposes in peri-urban areas of major cities in Gujarat. To get the full report, click here.

The highlight of the study was presented at the IWMI-Tata Policy Research Program Annual Partners’ Meet 2012 and is also available for download. In the talk presented at the IWMI-TATA Annual Partners’ Meet at Anand, Gujarat in November 2012, Alka Palrecha presents information on the use of wastewater for irrigation, taking a detailed look at wastewater irrigation including the extent of irrigation, existing institutionalisation, and emerging relationships between urban and rural stakeholders. The talk can be viewed here.