Water Scarcity and Social Well-being of People in Makran

Abstract

Water scarcity is connected to food, health and other life-security issues. More importantly, water is the most basic human need and also a key to eradicating poverty and bringing economic growth. This article will focuses on how water scarcity has had a big impact on the social well-being of the people in the Makran region of Balochistan. The main purpose of this article is to help policymakers and leaders better understand the perceptions of people about how drought has impacted households in the Gwadar region. The research for this article was conducted using a qualitative research design in which in-depth semi-structured interviews were used for data collection.

Fabrication of Lab Scale Greywater Filtration Plant for Water Management in Quetta, Pakistan

“…According to Census 2017, Quetta's annual population growth is highest among all districts of Pakistan which is 5.83%. Fresh and adequate water availability is not only important for drinking and other domestic needs, but is directly related to food security and social welfare too [3]. Major source of water in Quetta for domestic and agriculture purposes is ground water which is declining rapidly [4].…”