ASSESSING GROUNDWATER LEVELS IN RURAL BIHAR: A STUDY USING THE JAL DOOT MOBILE APP
DOI:
https://doie.org/10.5281/pjrhg695Keywords:
Jal Doot app, groundwater levels, rural Bihar, data analysis, water resource management.,,Abstract
This research paper focuses on the Jal Doot mobile app and its role in assessing groundwater
levels in rural Bihar. The app, developed by the Ministry of Rural Development and Panchayati
Raj, allows measurement and documentation of water levels in selected wells.
The study involves the analysis of data collected through the Jal Doot app, which includes
information on the number of Panchayats and villages covered, as well as the water levels in
wells categorized into different ranges during both pre-monsoon and post-monsoon periods.
In rural Bihar, the Jal Doot app is a useful tool for keeping track on groundwater levels. The
programme can be used to monitor changes in groundwater levels over time and pinpoint
locations where groundwater depletion is an issue. Using this knowledge, policies may be
created to protect groundwater and guarantee that rural populations have access to this vital
resource.
