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Introduction
Suman Kumar currently works at the Department of Earth Sciences, Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur. Suman does research in Hydrogeology. He is associated with the project on Development of Groundwater Flow Models and Preparation of Aquifer Management Plans for Punjab & Haryana and Bundelkhand region.
He has completed Ph.D. from Department of Geology, Center for Advanced Studies, University of Delhi. He was associated with the project on 'Changing Water Cycle - The structure and dynamics of groundwater systems in northwestern India.'
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March 2019 - February 2021
December 2018 - February 2019
December 2017 - present
Position
- Senior Project Associate
Description
- Groundwater flow modeling and aquifer management.
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Publications (27)
Sedimentological characteristics of the clastic sediments deposited in the Northwestern Arabian Sea at the ODP core sites 723A and 722B are used to reconstruct the paleoclimatic changes recorded during the last 150 kyrs. ODP site 723A is situated at 808 m water depth on the continental margin of Oman, whereas ODP site 722B is located at 2028 m wate...
The understanding of groundwater dynamics of an area is critical for evaluation of natural water resources as well as formulating appropriate management strategies. While a number of factors are known to have profound impact on it, the geology of a region is the primary factor that control the occurrence and movement of groundwater. This becomes ev...
The rapid industrialization and urbanization of the National Capital Region (NCR) of Delhi is likely to have its impact on the groundwater resources. In this context, the article is an attempt to present a glimpse of spatio-temporal variations in dynamic groundwater resources of NCR Delhi. The groundwater resources data for years 2004, 2009, 2011 a...
The groundwater crisis in northwestern India is the result of over-exploitation of groundwater resources for irrigation. The Government of India has targeted a 20 percent improvement in irrigation groundwater use efficiency. In this perspective, and using a regional-scale calibrated and validated three-dimensional groundwater flow model, this artic...
The changes in land use pattern are known to have a profound impact on the groundwater regime of a region. These changes coupled with the process of concretization in growing urban clusters could influence the local groundwater dynamics, which in turn may influence the chemistry of the groundwater resources. In this context, a study was undertaken...
The most acute challenge faced by many metropolitan cities today is to sustain and manage its natural water resources. An exponentially rising population with shrinking water resources has added to the problem for cities such as the National Capital Territory (NCT) Delhi, which has seen its fair share of water scarcity crises in the past. The city...
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Water scarcity in National Capital Region (NCR), Delhi, has gradually become one of the most crucial issues for its citizens in the last few decades. The rapid decline in groundwater level due to heavy abstraction, change in land use pattern, and climate can be seen throughout the NCR. Further; this decline coupled with deterioration of groundwater...
Water scarcity in National Capital Region (NCR), Delhi, has gradually
become one of the most crucial issues for its citizens in the last few
decades. The rapid decline in groundwater level due to heavy abstraction,
change in land use pattern, and climate can be seen throughout the NCR.
Further; this decline coupled with deterioration of groundwater...
The National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi has a huge population.It receives immigration from Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Bihar, Punjab and North-eastern states. The future population increase is going to produce an acute shortage of basic amenities such as water, housing, transportation etc. This concern lead to inter-state regional planning with N...
Cities world over are facing drinking water problem. The planners are often over emphasizing on sourcing surface water from far off places. This will involve exorbitant cost and many a times diversion of river flow beyond the permissible limit. Obviously such river flow diversions will have adverse ecological consequences. In this context, the arti...
The surface and groundwater system is an interdependent system. In the case of alluvial plains, they are best manifested by the relationship between a river and groundwater system. This relationship is vibrant and dynamic in rain-fed rivers or the non-glacial linked rivers. It has been typically observed that many a case such rivers originate from...
The Yamuna flood plains spread across the northern part of Indian subcontinent is home to millions of people. The ever-growing population in these plains make it difficult to sustain the demand of freshwater resources. However, the productive aquifers of flood plains could provide solution for these issues. In this context, it is necessary to under...
Delhi, the capital city of India, is the third largest city in the country by area and the second largest by population. It supports a population of over 16.7 million (Census of India, 2011). The city has a long history of political dominance by various dynasties. For a long time, its relevance as the political center of India led to the migration...
The New Delhi district is a city within another city (National Capital Territory or NCT Delhi) that also serve as the power centre of India. It is a highly urbanized district with presence of all central government ministries, residence of the president and the Parliament of the country located in it. Extending between longitude 77.17°-77.26°E and...
The increased pressure on groundwater resources in many parts of the world has lead to its overexploitation. The sustainability of groundwater resources is being evaluated for critically overexploited aquifers and in the areas where future intensive agriculture is to be planned. The system simulation and numerical groundwater modeling study is one...
Abstract published in BHUJAL MANTHAN : A NATIONAL DIALOUGE ON CLEAN AND SUSTAINABLE GROUNDWATER
The city state of Delhi is water scarce. It is manifested by the rapidly declining ground water levels. Rainwater harvesting is widely propagated as a mitigation measure. In this context the article highlights positive impact of rainwater harvesting using a water body in Dwarka subcity of Delhi. After the monsoon rain, efforts lead to visible stora...
Poster presented in the event “Conglomerate, 27-30 March 2014” organized by Department of Geology, University of Delhi, Delhi
Poster presented at National Seminar on ‘Geosciences for Sustainable Development’ on 28th February 2013, Department of Geology, University of Delhi, Delhi
A general assessment of the groundwater resources in North-West district of Delhi emphasis on immediate action to be taken towards conjunctive use of groundwater and supply water , treatment of drain-waters, artificial recharging , local management of surface run-off and judicious use of groundwater for irrigational, industrial and domestic purpose...
In today’s progressive world, due to rapid urbanization, industrialization, commercial agriculture
and population explosion demand of water has risen sharply. We remember the importance of water
during the crisis and devalue it during its abundance. The excessive withdrawal of water lowers
the water table and finally depletes the aquifer.
Now it i...
Poster presented on the occasion of ANTARDHWANI (22nd -24th Feb. 2013):Good Practices; inter departmental event from the Department of Geology, Delhi University
The Yamuna flood plain of Delhi is one of the most potential aquifers for augmentation of drinking water supply to Delhi. Delhi is suffering from major water scarcity in many regions due to rapid urbanization. The active floodplain of river Yamuna covers less than 10% area of NCT Delhi. The Yamuna Flood Plain in NCT Delhi covers an area of 97 sq.km...
Questions
Question (1)
In an alluvium river active floodplain of aquifer thickness 55m, A pumping well extracts water at discharge rate Q= 1.935 m3/min and its effect on water level is observed at an Observation well at 52.5 m away from pumping well shows the trend which may be considered to be affected with delayed yield phenomenon, hence this data has been analysed with Neuman and Boultons approach (see attachment). The value of transmissivity is found to be correct but the specific yield (0.58) cannot be a justified.
Has someone encountered this type of problem. Please tell me how can this Time vs Drawdown data be considered to find the aquifer parameter.
