Socio-economic Impact of Reducing Water Availability of Springs in Kandi Village, Devprayag, Uttarakhand: A People Perception Approach

Water is necessary for sustainable development, which includes safeguarding the environment and the reduction in hunger and poverty. Demand is rising quickly, which is posing issues for many countries due to population growth and economic expansion. The goal of the current study is to examine the state of spring and water resources in Kandi Village, Devprayag, Uttarakhand, India, and how they affect farmers’ agricultural productivity from a socioeconomic standpoint. The key data used in the study were gathered from farmers using questionnaires. Using a stratified random sampling technique, a sample of 100 farmers was chosen for the data collection. The conclusion of the study is that there is currently very little spring, and ground water available. It has been discovered that spring is sparse to fulfil the need of annual irrigation requirements for economic purposes like farming. Lack of springs resulted in a reduction in the amount of land used for farming, a decrease in farmer revenue, livestock losses, etc. According to the findings, some ways to lessen the strain on the water resources available to farmers include building new dams, rejuvenating springs, teaching them how to use highly efficient irrigation systems, and educating them about modern production techniques.