Farjana Birajdar

Hydroclimatic Trends, Crop Diversification and Sustainable Water Resource Planning in Solapur District, Maharashtra, India: A Decadal Analysis (2014–2025)

Mustaq Shaikh & Farjana Birajdar · Asian Journal of Geological Research · 2026

Semi-arid peninsular India, exemplified by drought-prone Solapur District, faces increasing hydroclimatic variability, groundwater stress, and cropping pattern shifts that together undermine long-term agricultural sustainability despite expanding irrigation.This decadal study (20...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajoger/2026/v9i2255

From Policy to Practice: A Governance Case Study of Rural Water Supply Implementation under India's Jal Jeevan Mission

Mustaq Ahmad Shaikh & Farjana Birajdar · Asian Journal of Geological Research · 2026

This study presents a comprehensive policy and institutional analysis of rural drinking water supply implementation in Solapur district, Maharashtra, India—a semi-arid region experiencing chronic water stress. Using a systematic policy document review and institutional framework...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajoger/2026/v9i1233

The Dual Hydrological Impact of Celebrity-driven Water Conservation Initiatives in the Deccan Basaltic Terrain of Solapur District, Maharashtra: A Critical Analysis

Mustaq Ahmad Shaikh & Farjana Birajdar · Asian Journal of Geographical Research · 2025

The water-stressed Deccan Basaltic Terrain of Solapur District, Maharashtra, India, has become a focal point for high-profile, celebrity-driven water conservation campaigns. These initiatives, while raising unprecedented public awareness and mobilizing resources, operate within a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajgr/2025/v8i4331