International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research

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Bridging Scientific Frontiers in Water Resource Management: An Interdisciplinary Perspective

Author(s) Dr. SONU PAREEK
Country India
Abstract Water is a vital natural resource which is always necessary for humanity, biodiversity, and ecological balance. Its excess and uncontrolled use in domestic consumption, agriculture, industry, and other sectors is creating its scarcity in the entire world. Conventional methods of water conservation and management that depend only on hydrological and engineering approaches have been found inadequate. This paper argues that sustainable water governance requires an interdisciplinary perspective integrating hydrology, environmental science, engineering, economics, and the social sciences. Such integration enables a comprehensive understanding of water systems, including ecological processes, technological innovations, institutional frameworks, and community participation. This paper outlines the conceptual foundations of contemporary water management and traces the shift toward integrated and participatory models. It then examines key challenges, including climate change, groundwater depletion, pollution, and rising sectoral demand. Drawing on interdisciplinary strategies such as integrated watershed management, nature-based solutions, technological innovation, and collaborative governance, the paper demonstrates how scientific knowledge, policy frameworks, and local practices can promote sustainable water management. Particular attention is given to global sustainability initiatives advanced by the United Nations under Sustainable Development Goal 6. The paper concludes that interdisciplinary collaboration is essential for building resilient water systems and ensuring equitable access to water resources for present and future generations.
Keywords Interdisciplinary Research, Water Resource Management, Sustainability, Integrated Water Governance, Climate Change, Sustainable Development
Published In Volume 8, Issue 2, March-April 2026
Published On 2026-04-17

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