The book presents information concerning aspects relating to water resources and their management with specific reference to Punjab. It covers the Punjab Doabs region, its drainage, and landforms, climate and vegetation of Punjab. It deals with the geology and hydrogeology of the area, its soil and other deposits, its mineral resources and occurrence of ground water here. The significant and detailed ground water study examines behaviour of water table during different periods. It explores in detail aspects like water infiltration, hydraulic conductivity, water logging and skimming of fresh water lying over saline water, pollution, and benefits of remote sensing drainage that have been highlighted by surveys and investigations. It also undertakes investigation into the existent nature and scope of wells and tubewells in the region, relevance of pump tests with reference to ground water investigations, artificial recharge of water and water quality of Punjab. There are many maps and graphs that aid in the study.
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