Abstract

The Indian Sundarbans, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is facing severe water management challenges due to climate change, population growth, and economic development. This study analyzes the economic benefits of sustainable water management practices in the Indian Sundarbans. This study examines the economic benefits of sustainable water management practices in the Indian Sundarbans. Using a combination of literature review, case study, and economic analysis, we find that sustainable water management practices can generate significant economic benefits, including increased crop yields, reduced water treatment costs, job creation, and livelihood improvement. Our results show that sustainable water management practices can increase crop yields by up to 30%, reduce water treatment costs by up to 50%, and create up to 10,000 jobs in the region. We also estimate that the ecosystem services provided by sustainable water management practices are valued at up to $1.3 billion annually. Our findings have important implications for policy and decision-making on sustainable water management practices in the Indian Sundarbans. Water protection and management is vital for socioeconomic development and ecological diversity. Groundwater resources are of key importance to sustainable development. While planning for the urban settlement and industries, the occurrence of adequate water resource is the crucial component for the life. The aim of the study is to analyses the rapid industrialization and economic development leading to a tremendous increase in the use of groundwater.

Keywords: Sustainable development, Economy, Groundwater