• Bachubhai M Parmar

Groundwater scarcity has emerged as a major concern in semi-arid regions due to irregular rainfall, over-extraction of groundwater, and increasing agricultural demand. Farm ponds are small-scale rainwater harvesting structures constructed primarily to support agriculture; however, they also play an important role in groundwater recharge through seepage and percolation. This study assesses the impact of farm ponds on groundwater level fluctuation in Chotila Taluka of Gujarat. Groundwater level data from observation wells located near farm ponds were analyzed for pre-monsoon and post-monsoon periods over multiple years. Rainfall data were also examined to understand recharge behavior. The results indicate a noticeable improvement in groundwater levels after construction of farm ponds, particularly during post-monsoon periods. The study highlights the effectiveness of farm ponds as decentralized and sustainable groundwater recharge structures in drought-prone regions.

Farm Pond, Groundwater Recharge, Water Level Fluctuation, Rainwater Harvesting, Chotila Taluka, Gujarat

"Assessment of Groundwater Level Fluctuation After Construction of Farm Ponds – A Case Study of Chotila Taluka, Gujarat", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.7, Issue 2, page no.991-993, February-2020, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2002548.pdf

"Assessment of Groundwater Level Fluctuation After Construction of Farm Ponds – A Case Study of Chotila Taluka, Gujarat", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.7, Issue 2, page no. pp991-993, February-2020, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2002548.pdf