Water Budget
Stepping Towards Water Security
Kottukal Grama Panchayat Released Water Budget
To alleviate summer water scarcity and scientifically conserve local water resources, the 'Water Budget' was published under the leadership of Nava Kerala Karma Padhathi 2 / Haritha Keralam Mission.
A Water Budget is a scientific estimation of the total surface and groundwater available in a region over a year, compared against the total water demand across various sectors (domestic, agricultural, animal husbandry, and commercial). It has been prepared based on the methodology developed by CWRDM.
Water Budget Release💧 Panchayat Water Statistics at a Glance
Annual Water Availability
11,010,815.57
Million Liters
Annual Requirement
12,629,631.53
Million Liters
Final Status
1,618,815.96
Sustainable Utilization
Key Objectives
- 💧 Mitigating Drinking Water Scarcity: Finding sustainable solutions to water shortages experienced during summer.
- 💧 Rejuvenation of Water Bodies: Cleaning streams, ponds, and check dams through MGNREGS and public participation.
- 💧 Groundwater Recharge: Promoting household-level well recharging and rainwater harvesting.
- 💧 Agricultural Needs: Pre-planning irrigation facilities required for local farmers.
"Water is precious; let us measure, conserve, and protect it for future generations."
Secretary / President
Kottukal Grama Panchayat
