Review of GIS Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis for Managed Aquifer Recharge in Semi-Arid Regions

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Quantifying future water-saving potential under climate change and groundwater recharge scenarios in Lower Chenab Canal, Indus River Basin

“…Artificial groundwater recharge is an effective way to increase water availability and improve water security in other regions (Dillon et al 2018;Moharir et al 2019). Several studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of artificial groundwater recharge in increasing water availability and improving WSP (Fathi et al 2021). Several researchers found that artificial recharge can be a potential solution for water shortages (Ahirwar et al 2020;Aju et al 2021;Hughes 2021;Kim et al 2021;Zammouri and Brini 2020).…”

“…Several researchers found that artificial recharge can be a potential solution for water shortages (Ahirwar et al 2020;Aju et al 2021;Hughes 2021;Kim et al 2021;Zammouri and Brini 2020). However, more research is needed to examine the economic and social impacts of water resource management strategies, including the costs and benefits of artificially recharging groundwater (Fathi et al 2021;Mukherjee 2016). Policymakers in the Indus River Basin should consider the potential benefits of artificial groundwater recharge to enhance WSP and sustainably manage water resources in the LCC command area.…”

“…However, implementing and managing artificial groundwater recharge greatly impact its success in enhancing the WSP. The choice of technique, availability of suitable water sources, and feasibility of water transportation are indeed critical (El Mansouri and El Mezouary 2015; Fathi et al 2021;Pande and Moharir 2021;Velis et al 2017). Moreover, the economic feasibility, institutional and legal frameworks, stakeholder engagement, and community support significantly influence these projects' outcomes.…”

“…Artificial groundwater recharge, with the potential to improve WSP and water security, particularly in arid regions, is not without challenges, such as cost, feasibility, and risk of contamination (Fathi et al 2021;Hartmann et al 2021). Depending on recharge techniques and geographical context, the full economic and social implications remain under-studied (Ahirwar et al 2020;Hughes 2021;Janjua et al 2021;Mukherjee 2016).…”

Assessment of Groundwater Potential Zone mapping approach for semi-arid environments using GIS-based Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) and Multiple Influence Factors (MIF) and multi-criteria decision analysis (MCDA) techniques in Buchakewadi Watershed, Maharashtra, India

“…It is a most important for economic and operational planning and implementation (Arabameri et al, 2019). As a result of progress of severe farming crossways to meet growing food and energy stresses in the world wide (Priyan 2021), over-exploitation of groundwater has been resulted in decreasing groundwater depth (Luker et al, 2019) and an ever-accumulative pressure on accessible groundwater resources across many places around the world (Fathi et al 2021). Groundwater supply is essential for crops and factory production (Takase et al, 2019).…”