I do think that it might be helpful. Neighbourhood ownership can facilitate necessary maintenance of water bodies and thereby to protect them form being degraded through polluting environment / anthropogenic activities. For this, the arrangement might be to form local users / neighbourhood group with representatives elected democratically (not through Govt sponsored election, but in an open meeting among the community) from the neighbourhood localities. For Beels, as referred by YOU, such responsibility might be bestowed on the local team of fishermen, who are totally dependant on the Beel for their livelihood. Also for a stretch of a River, the Riverbank Community should be empowered to ensure the meintenance of the same. If necessary, Govt. may consider necessary Registration of such Groups under Society Registration Act, to make them more accountable and responsive for such activities. Thanks and Regards.
Published by Nripendra Sarma, PHED, Government of Assam, India
I do think that it might be helpful. Neighbourhood ownership can facilitate necessary maintenance of water bodies and thereby to protect them form being degraded through polluting environment / anthropogenic activities. For this, the arrangement might be to form local users / neighbourhood group with representatives elected democratically (not through Govt sponsored election, but in an open meeting among the community) from the neighbourhood localities. For Beels, as referred by YOU, such responsibility might be bestowed on the local team of fishermen, who are totally dependant on the Beel for their livelihood. Also for a stretch of a River, the Riverbank Community should be empowered to ensure the meintenance of the same. If necessary, Govt. may consider necessary Registration of such Groups under Society Registration Act, to make them more accountable and responsive for such activities. Thanks and Regards.