“GROUND WATER FLUCTUATIONS IN THE KANOLA WATERSHED BASIN OF KARMALA TAHSIL, SOLAPUR DISTRICT, MAHARASHTRA”.

Water level fluctuations and depletion of the groundwater are the major<br>problem in the drought prone area. Just deepening of well with heavy capital investment<br>is not a proper solution. The problem is aggravated especially in the summer season. It<br>has direct bearing on food security and poverty. The present study has attempted to<br>understand fluctuations in the ground water levels in a Kanola watershed basin in the<br>drought affected areas of Maharashtra state. The study concludes that it is necessary to<br>undertake watershed development programmes in the basin taking into account specific<br>site factors to ensure groundwater availability for longer period in a year.