Syllabus

Introduction to River Systems and River Basin Concepts (8 hours)
Understanding Rivers and River Basins: Definition and components of a river basin, hydrological cycle and river dynamics, drainage patterns, and basin morphology.
River Characteristics & Classification: Classification based on age, based on permanence of flow, based on topography, based on stream order (Strahler Method), and based on biotic condition. River Ecosystems: Role of Riparian Zones: Soil Conservation, Biodiversity, Ecosystem Support, Concepts of Hyporheic Zones, and Estuaries.

Watershed and River Basin Management (8 hours)
Watershed Characteristics and Zoning: Concepts and Classification of Watersheds Based on Size. Delineation Methods Using Digital Elevation Models (DEM). Flow direction, accumulation, and stream network analysis are crucial components of hydrological modelling.
Watershed Management: Principles and Benefits of Watershed Management. Objectives and Strategies for Effective Management.
Integrated River Basin Management (IRBM): Principles and Concepts of IRBM. Integration of Land and Water Management. Human System Integration: Efficiency, Equity, and Sustainability. Case Study: Integrated Management of Chilika Lagoon.
The legislative and institutional frameworks include the Water Policy and Legislation, the National Water Policy (2012), and the Legislative Framework for Water Management. Institutional Arrangements, Key institutions and their roles in river basin management.

Basics of Hydrological, Hydraulic and groundwater Modeling (6 hours)
Hydrological Modelling: Objectives, Limitations, and Model Classifications: Lumped, Semi-Distributed, and Distributed Models. Processes Involved in Watershed Modelling.
Hydraulic & Groundwater Modelling: Governing Equations and Solutions (1D and Simplified Saint-Venant Equations), Applications Using HEC-RAS and Other Tools, Basics of MODFLOW, and Steps in Groundwater Modelling.

Flood and Drought Management in River Basins (8 hours)
Flood Management: Types of Floods: River Floods, Urban Floods. Structural Measures: Levees, Flood Walls, Reservoir Operations. Non-Structural Measures: Floodplain Zoning, Mapping, and Insurance.
Drought Management: Types and Causes of Drought. Drought Indices: IMD Method, SPI, NDVI, PDSI. Drought Monitoring and Mitigation Strategies: Soil, Water, and Crop Management.

Soil Erosion and Its Management (6 hours)
Fundamentals of Soil Erosion and Sediment Transport, Types, Causes, Processes, Factors Influencing Sediment Transport. Soil Erosion Assessment: Methods for Erosion Measurement, Sediment Yield Estimation, Universal Soil Loss Equation (USLE) and Revised USLE (RUSLE), MUSLE Model. Soil Erosion Management Practices: Preventive Measures, Engineering and Structural Practices, Biological Approaches.

Develop a comprehensive understanding of river systems, basin morphology, and hydrological dynamics, including the role of riparian zones and estuaries in ecosystem support and biodiversity conservation.

Learn about how to classify watersheds, outline them using Digital Elevation Models (DEM), and understand integrated river basin management (IRBM) methods, which include laws and the roles of organizations in managing water sustainably.

Learn the fundamentals of hydrological, hydraulic, and groundwater modeling.

Analyze flood and drought management techniques, soil erosion assessment using USLE, RUSLE, and MUSLEmodels,s and best management practices for soil erosion control.

Explain river system components and classify rivers based on physical and ecological characteristics.

Analyze watershed features and apply DEMs for delineation and integrated basin management.

Compare hydrological and hydraulic models and demonstrate their use in river basin analysis.

Identify flood and drought types and evaluate suitable management strategies.

Estimate soil erosion using models (USLE, RUSLE, MUSLE) and design control measures.

Murty, J.V.S, Watershed Management, New Age Intl., New Delhi 1998

Rajesh Rajora, Integrated Watershed Management, Rawat Publication, New Delhi, 1998

Heathcote I.W, Integrated Watershed Management Principles and Practice, Jown Wiley & Sons, London, 1998.

Vir Singh, Raj, Watershed Planning and Management, Yash Publishing House, Bikaner, 2000

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022169415007982

https://ascelibrary.org/doi/full/10.1061/JHYEFF.HEENG-6110