Water Scarcity and Health Hazards in Changing Climate Scenario: A Case Study of a Semi-Arid Area in Rajasthan
Asian Resonance (P: ISSN No. 0976-8602 RNI No.UPENG/2012/42622 VOL.-6, ISSUE-3, July - 2017 E: ISSN No. 2349-9443) Abstract Anshuman Upadhyaya Assistant Regional Director, IGNOU Regional Center, Lucknow ,U.P, India. Subhakanta Mohapatra Associate Professor, School of Science, IGNOU, New Delhi, India Water is essential compound for life, having its prime usage in drinking and irrigation. The availability of water for consumption varies spatially due to various geographical and climatic factors. Areas which are mainly dependent upon ground water, the accessibility are also influenced by rainfall, which recharges it. Variation in rainfall due to climate change may affect the quality and quantity of ground water. Access to safe drinking water is essential for individuals as well as households for overall well being and development. The present study explores the water access scenario to the households in a semi-a...