Namdev Telore

The Course Book contains abstracts of resource persons on different topics of Research Methodology in Social Sciences for MPhil, PhD, and PDF scholars. Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), New Delhi sponsored Research Methodology Course was organised at Raja Shripatrao Bhagwantrao Mahavidyalaya, Aundh, Dist Satara, Maharashtra, India from 1st to 10th December 2022. Dr Namdev V Telore has worked as a Course Director of the Research Methodology Course. The book contains (1) Meaning, Objectives and Types of Research, Research Approaches, Problem identification and formulations of Research Question; (2) Research Design, Selection of research topic, Review of Literature; (3) Concept and history of fieldwork, Stages of fieldwork (4) Observation and Case Study, Concept and types of interview, Survey Method and Sampling, Basic Quantitative Analysis, (5) Qualitative and Quantitative Research, Ethics in Social Science Research, (6) Academic Writing, Papers for Journals, Preparation of Reports. (7) Methods for Avoiding Plagiarism, (8) Structure of Paper, Report and Book, Elements of writing, e-library training (9) Research Proposal, Writing a research proposal, field visit and data collection; (10) Analysis of data using excel and QGIS software. The researcher is thankful to ICSSR for providing Rs. 5,50,000/- funds to organise the Course and produce the Book.

A case study has been conducted to identify suitable sites for watershed management structures in the semiarid Kaledhon micro watershed of the Yerla river basin, India. Geospatial technology has emerged as a useful tool for the assessment, monitoring, and management of resources. The objectives of the study are to study quantitative morphometric parameters, land use land cover (LULC) classification and to identify suitable sites for watershed management structures using ridge to valley approach. SOI Toposheets, Google Earth images, rainfall data, handheld GPS, ArcGIS software, and technical watershed development guidelines of the Soil Conservation and Agriculture Department, Government of Maharashtra are followed for the identification of suitable sites for various watershed management structures. Based on the field observations, LULC analysis, morphometric analysis, and interpretation of various maps identified suitable sites for loose boulder structures, contour trenches, farm ponds, check dams, and percolation tanks using geospatial techniques. In Kaledhon micro watershed 36 structures are proposed due to which it is estimated about 56.3 TCM water would be available. It is found that the proposed watershed management structures are useful for the sustainable development of the region.
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The evaluation of basin from the drainage morphometric parameters helps in understanding the physical behaviour of the catchments for various purposes. Remote Sensing and Geographic Information System (GIS) techniques were used to study quantitative morphometric analysis of the Yerla River basin of basaltic Deccan Trap region, India. Morphometric analysis is carried out using Survey of India topographical maps in ArcGIS software. Thematic maps such as drainage map, stream ordering map, contour map, elevation map, slope map, aspect map and digital elevation model (DEM) are prepared. SRTM data of 90 m spatial resolution is used to create DEM and ASTER data of 30 m spatial resolution is used to create longitudinal profile of the catchment area. Various linear, relief and areal morphometric parameters such as area, perimeter, stream order, stream length, stream number, bifurcation ratio, drainage density, stream frequency, drainage texture, length of basin, form factor, circulatory ratio and elongation ratio are computed. The dendritic type drainage network of the basin exhibits the homogeneity in texture and lack of structural control. The seventh order basin has low drainage density and poor stream frequency indicates coarse drainage. The mean bifurcation ratio indicates a hilly dissected basin. The form factor ratio and circularity ratio shows that the whole basin has an elongated shape. The compactness coefficient value shows less hazardous basin. Sinuosity indices value indicate transitional stage. Morphometric analysis helps to understand the geo-hydrological characteristics of the watershed. It is inevitable in development and management of drainage basin.

Water is elixir of life, without it life is not possible. Watershed based study is required for management of sustained use of water and other ecosystem resources. A geomorphic analysis of river basin is essential to solve water scarcity of the arid and semi-arid region through watershed management. This book contains geomorphological approach for sustainable watershed management of the semi arid Yerla watershed, Deccan Trap region, India using geospatial techniques. Author has analysed geomorphological, hydrological and land use - land cover characteristics of study area and presented a model of watershed structures according to geomophology of hilly, plateau and lower reaches micro watersheds. Present work is useful to solve basic water requirement of the region. The book is an essential to all students and researchers of geography, geology and environmental sciences with special interest in tropical world.

Water scarcity is a leading concern in both arid and semi arid regions. In this article the seasonal and annual rainfall and rainy days data is analysed for the years 1980-2012 to understand rainfall fluctuations in semi arid region of Sangli District of Yerla River basin, Maharashtra. The study area lies in the rain shadow zone of basaltic Deccan Traps region and receives 632.22 mm average annual rainfall. In the area the early rains are scanty and the late rains are capricious, so drought occurs repetitively. The monthly and annual rainfall and rainy days data of Vita and Tasgaon stations obtained from India Meteorological Department were analysed on the computer using Microsoft Excel. Correlation between average annual rainfall and average rainy days are calculated for each station. Temporal variations in rainfall are observed with wet and dry spells during the rainy season. September is the wettest month followed by June, October, July and August. There are little or no rainfall occurred in the pre monsoon period from February to May and sporadic showers occurred during the post monsoon period from mid October to January in the region. Nature and distribution of rainfall are essential for watersheds management and allied studies.

Micro watershed management is getting more popular to overcome the problem of water scarcity in arid and semi-arid areas.  The study area is situated in the semi-arid region of Maharashtra and prevails drought-like situation from December to May almost every year.  If the water scarcity vanished sustainable rural development of the region is possible.  The objective of the study is to study land use and land cover classification, to carried out the morphometric analysis, and to identify suitable sites for watershed management in Dharpudi micro watershed of the Yerla River basin, with the help of geospatial technology.  Dharpudi micro watershed is located in the source region of the Yerla River basin, which is a major tributary of Krishna River.  SOI maps, Google Earth images, GPS and ArcGIS software is used for the analysis.  Watershed management guidelines of the Soil Conservation and Agriculture Department, Govt. of Maharashtra are followed for suitable site selections.  Quantitative morphometric analysis is carried out to determine the drainage characteristics.  Various resource maps - contour, drainage and stream order, land use and land cover, DEM, etc. have been prepared using GIS techniques.  Based on field observations, LULC analysis, morphometric parameters, and interpretation of maps loose boulder structures, farm ponds, farm bunds, check dams and percolation tanks are proposed.  Present work is helpful to identify potential sites for watershed management using a geospatial approach.  It helps to reduce water scarcity in the area.  Keywords: Rural Development, Micro Watershed Management, Morphometric Analysis, Yerla River Basin, Deccan Trap

Hydrological studies deal with its relationship between water and its environment. As hydrology is mainly concerned with water close to the land surface, it focuses on those components of the hydrological cycle.
Hydrological characteristics such as rainfall and runoff have a high influence on watershed and environmental studies. The study area, the northern part of the Yerla River basin, lies in the rain shadow zone of basaltic Deccan
Traps region. The area receives -552.75 mm average annual rainfall and facing acute water scarcity. In the study area, the early rains are scanty and the late rains are capricious, so drought occurs repetitively. In this article researchers are finding out the relationship between rainfall and discharge of water in the study area. At the same time analysis of the number of rainy days in the area also carried out.
Keywords: Hydrological Characteristics, Rainfall-Runoff, Semiarid Region, Yerla River Basin, Deccan Traps

Water is essential for the existence of the biotic world including human beings. Watershed is a hydrologic unit is often used for the management and planning of natural resources. Watershed development is a need of hour for sustainable water resource development and management of rain shadow region. Nidhal is a small village situated in the critical drought-prone Khatav Tahsil of Satara District, Maharashtra. Scarcity due to erratic and scanty nature of rainfall study area experiences drought conditions repetitively. Main objective of the study is to study role of watershed development programme in sustainable development. Present study is based on the primary and secondary data. In the study area Indo-German Watershed Development Programme and other programme was successfully implemented under active leadership and guidance of Mr. Chandrakant Dalvi (IAS) from 1998 to 2012. ‘Panlot Kshetra Vikas Sanstha’ of Nidhal village was successfully completed various area treatment and drainage line treatment activities along with community contribution. Due to that at present the watershed is self-sufficient in agricultural production. Ground water level of the region and socio-economic status of villagers is increased. Present work shows that role of watershed development programme is helpful for sustainable development of watershed.

Keywords: Watershed Management, Sustainable Development, Nidhal Watershed, Yerla River, Maharashtra

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Land use and land cover (LULC) change has become a central component in current strategies for managing natural resources and monitoring environmental changes. LULC analysis of the semi arid Yerla River basin is carried out using Landsat 7 ETM+ of November 2000 and Landsat 8 OLI TIRS of December 2013 images of 30 m spatial resolution. Five LULC categories are found including agriculture, scrub land, vegetation, water bodies and settlement in the area. On the basis of map observations the most significant change occurred during this period is caused by expansion of agricultural area by 3.47 % and settlement by 0.89 % areas. The sprawl of built up area encroaches the area of agricultural and scrub land. It is found that agricultural land occupies the scrub land area. The result shows that the major change is the alteration form scrub land to agriculture area caused by agrarian activities. Water bodies also expanded by 0.5 fold while scrub land and vegetation is decreased by - 3.98 % and - 0.73 % respectively. Overall accuracy assessment of the images is 88 and 86 percent. LULC classification provides base for sustainable watershed development in the semi arid region.
Key words: Land use and Land cover, Landsat, Semi arid region, Yerla River basin, Maharashtra

Water is elixir of life, without it life is not possible. Watershed based study is required for management of sustained use of water and other ecosystem resources. A geomorphic analysis of river basin is essential to solve water scarcity of the arid and semi-arid region through watershed management. This book contains geomorphological approach for sustainable watershed management of the semi arid Yerla watershed, Deccan Trap region, India using geospatial techniques. Author has analysed geomorphological, hydrological and land use - land cover characteristics of study area and presented a model of watershed structures according to geomophology of hilly, plateau and lower reaches micro watersheds. Present work is useful to solve basic water requirement of the region. The book is an essential to all students and researchers of geography, geology and environmental sciences with special interest in tropical world.

The Yerla River basin lies in the semi arid track of western Maharashtra.In this paper  a  study  of  Nimsod  micro  watershed  is  carried  out  to  eradicate  water  scarcity  for agricultural  development  of  region.The  objectives  are  to  study  morphometric  parameters,land  use  and  land  cover  classification  and  to  identify  suitable  sites  for  watershed management  structures  using  ridge  to  valley  approach  for  agricultural  development.  For identification  of  suitable  sites  for  various  watershed  management  structures  Toposheet, Google  Earth  images,  rainfall  data,  GPS,  ArcGIS  software  and  technical  watershed development  guidelines  of  Soil  Conservation  and  Agriculture  Department,  Govt.  of Maharashtra  are  followed.    Based  on  the  field  observations,  LULC  analysis,  morphometric analysis  and  interpretation  of  maps  have  identified  potential  sites  for  4loose  boulder structures,    8  contour trenches,  13  farm  bunds,    6  farm  ponds,  21  check  dams  and  1percolation  tank.    In  this  micro  watershed  48  structures  are  proposed  through  which  it  is estimated  that  83  TCM  water  would  be  available.Proposed  structures  are  useful  to  reduce soil  erosion  and recharge  water level,  which  are  helpful  for  agricultural  development  of  the region.

Keywords: Micro watershed  management,  semi  arid  region,  agricultural  development, Nimsod, Yerla River basin, Maharashtra

Water scarcity is a serious issue in arid and semi arid regions.  In this paper a study  of  Vita  micro  watershed  of semi  arid Yerla  River  basin, Maharashtra  is  carried  out  to solve  water  scarcity.    The  objectives  ofthe  study  are  to  study  morphometric  parameters,  to study  land  use  and  land  cover  classification  and  to  identify  suitable  sites  for  watershed management  structures  in  the  study  area  using  geospatial  techniques.    SOI  toposheets,  IMD monthly  rainfall  data,  GPS,  Google  Earth images,  ArcGIS  software and technical  watershed development  guidelines  of  Soil  Conservation  and  Agriculture  Department,  Govt.  of Maharashtra  are  followed  for  identification  of  suitable  sites  for  various  watershed management  structures.    Based  on  the  field  observations,  LULC  analysis,  morphometric analysis  and  interpretation  of  maps  identified  potential  sites  for  loose  boulder  structures, contour trenches, farm bunds, farm ponds, check dams and percolation tanks are proposed in Vita  micro  watershed  using  ridge  to valley  approach.  In  this  micro  watershed  36  structures are  proposed  due  to  which  it  is  estimated  about  63.9  TCM  water  would  be  available.  Proposed structures are helpful to reduce soil erosion and recharge water level. 

Key  words: Watershed management,  Semi  arid  region,  Geospatial  Techniques, Vita,  Yerla River Basin, Maharashtra

The evaluation of basin from the drainage morphometric parameters helps in understanding the physical behaviour of the catchments for various purposes. Remote Sensing and Geographic Information System (GIS) techniques were used to study quantitative morphometric analysis of the Yerla River basin of basaltic Deccan Trap region, India. Morphometric analysis is carried out using Survey of India topographical maps in ArcGIS software. Thematic maps such as drainage map, stream ordering map, contour map, elevation map, slope map, aspect map and digital elevation model (DEM) are prepared. SRTM data of 90 m spatial resolution is used to create DEM and ASTER data of 30 m spatial resolution is used to create longitudinal profile of the catchment area. Various linear, relief and areal morphometric parameters such as area, perimeter, stream order, stream length, stream number, bifurcation ratio, drainage density, stream frequency, drainage texture, length of basin, form factor, circulatory ratio and elongation ratio are computed. The dendritic type drainage network of the basin exhibits the homogeneity in texture and lack of structural control. The seventh order basin has low drainage density and poor stream frequency indicates coarse drainage. The mean bifurcation ratio indicates a hilly dissected basin. The form factor ratio and circularity ratio shows that the whole basin has an elongated shape. The compactness coefficient value shows less hazardous basin. Sinuosity indices value indicate transitional stage. Morphometric analysis helps to understand the geo-hydrological characteristics of the watershed. It is inevitable in development and management of drainage basin.