Water Resources of Nepal and its Uses
Nepal is rich in natural resources and it is second richest having highly potential in term of water resources .There are more than 6000 rivers including big and small .The economic development of the country depends on how water has been utilized .Rivers are the main sources of electricity. It also provides the information about the water resources of Nepal and its use, first-grade river, second-grade river, third-grade river and use of rivers, disasters caused and their management and so.
Summary
Nepal is rich in natural resources and it is second richest having highly potential in term of water resources .There are more than 6000 rivers including big and small .The economic development of the country depends on how water has been utilized .Rivers are the main sources of electricity. It also provides the information about the water resources of Nepal and its use, first-grade river, second-grade river, third-grade river and use of rivers, disasters caused and their management and so.
Things to Remember
- There are more than 6000 rivers and rivulets including big and small in Nepal.
- The theoretical hydroelectric potentiality is 83,000 MW but 42 thousand MW electricity can be generated from technical and economic perspective.
- The river which is originated from Mahabharat ranges they are called second-grade river.
- The river which originates from the Himalayas and flows with the high volume of water is called the first-grade river.
- The first hydro – electricities project of Nepal is Pharpiing Hydro Electricity.
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Q1:
What is participative management?
Type: Short Difficulty: Easy
<p>The concept of participative management in organization’s decision making is not new. However, the idea couldn’t gain that much popularity among organizations. The theory of participative management is as old as the institution of employees. The employers are still not the proportion of Organization. Here, the employees are invited to share in the decision-making process by participating in the activities like setting goals, determining work schedules, and making suggestions. Participative management itself do not ensure success and should not be seen as the tool to create magic within no time. Participative management involves more than allowing employees to take part in making decisions. It also helps to create the ideas and suggestions of employees with consideration and respect. </p>
<p>According to <strong>Stephen P. Robbins,</strong> "Participation management is a process in which subordinates share a significant degree of decision-making power with their immediate superiors."</p>
<p>In conclusion, Participative management is the process of inviting the stakeholders at all levels of an organization in the analysis of problems, development of strategies, and implementation of the solution. It creates a sense of pride and motivates employees to increase productivity in order to achieve their goals.</p>
Q2:
Write the need of participative management.
Type: Long Difficulty: Easy
<p><strong>a) Clearly Defined Objectives</strong></p>
<p>There must be clearly defined objectives in each party to decision-making called as the participants namely by the participative management. Operationally there should be no clash between the objectives of the organization.</p>
<p><strong>b) Clear Communication</strong></p>
<p>Clear communication builds trust between the two parties. With the help of communication, the workers also gain a sense of responsibility to increase their stake in the work and in the organization as a whole.</p>
<p><strong>c) Psychological Satisfaction</strong></p>
<p>Participative management is needed in order to give psychological satisfaction to the employees. They feel a kind of important when their views are taken into consideration.</p>
<p><strong>d) Choosing the Representative</strong></p>
<p>It is important for the workers to choose their representative from among themselves. This is important for two reasons. One is, the person is able to better understand the problems and report the same to the management. </p>
<p><strong>e) Training the Workers</strong></p>
<p>Training is required to make it more effective. For example, the level of middle management is different compared to participation at lower or top level of participation. Training ensures that every person at every level should know his/her contribution.</p>
<p><strong>f) Confidence</strong></p>
<p>Participation should not be perceived as intimidation to the position. If the workers think of affecting their status, they refuse to participate. Similarly, they will decline to participate, if the managers suspect that they will lose their authority.</p>
<p><strong>g) Removes grievances of employees</strong></p>
<p>To remove doubts, misunderstandings, and grievances in the minds of employees, participative management is needed. It helps in to remove grievances in the company. So, it leads to the progress of the organization.</p>
<p><strong>h) Increasing Workers Participation</strong></p>
<p>Workers participation needs to be increased at each level in order to encourage them. The suggestions and recommendations of the workers must be treated with full dignity and respect. When their recommendations are put to practice then they will be motivating.</p>
<p><strong>i) Legal Action</strong></p>
<p>Some legislative action is required to the employees. Since participative management requires structural and cultural change. There is resistance to change to those who perceive it as a threat to their status and authority within the organization especially offered by the employees. </p>
<p><strong>j) Raised industrial production</strong></p>
<p>If employees are given importance and a chance to express they will work with an enthusiasm and interest. This will raise the industrial production.</p>
<p><strong>k) Creates Responsibility</strong></p>
<p>The participative management creates a responsible approach among the employees. This is because the more employees are involved in the activities of the organization, more they will feel responsible towards the organization.</p>
<p><strong>l) Management Relation</strong></p>
<p>The participation of workers helps to prevent industrial disputes. So, the participative management is needed in order to establish management relations. </p>
<p><strong>m) Uniformity</strong></p>
<p>The Participative management is needed in order to have uniformity approach of employer and workers. Uniformity has importance to both the parties because it avoids disputes.</p>
<p> </p>
Q3:
What is participative management? Explain its importance.
Type: Long Difficulty: Easy
<p>According to <strong>Stephen P. Robbins,</strong> "Participation management is a process in which subordinates share a significant degree of decision-making power with their immediate superiors."</p>
<p>In conclusion, Participative management is the process of inviting the stakeholders at all levels of an organization in the analysis of problems, development of strategies, and implementation of the solution. It creates a sense of pride and motivates employees to increase productivity in order to achieve their goals.</p>
<p>The importance of participative management are as follows:</p>
<p><strong>a) Clearly Defined Objectives</strong></p>
<p>There must be clearly defined objectives in each party to decision-making called as the participants namely by the participative management. Operationally there should be no clash between the objectives of the organization.</p>
<p><strong>b) Clear Communication</strong></p>
<p>Clear communication builds trust between the two parties. With the help of communication, the workers also gain a sense of responsibility to increase their stake in the work and in the organization as a whole.</p>
<p><strong>c) Psychological Satisfaction</strong></p>
<p>Participative management is needed in order to give psychological satisfaction to the employees. They feel a kind of important when their views are taken into consideration.</p>
<p><strong>d) Choosing the Representative</strong></p>
<p>It is important for the workers to choose their representative from among themselves. This is important for two reasons. One is, the person is able to better understand the problems and report the same to the management. </p>
<p><strong>e) Training the Workers</strong></p>
<p>Training is required to make it more effective. For example, the level of middle management is different compared to participation at lower or top level of participation. Training ensures that every person at every level should know his/her contribution.</p>
<p><strong>f) Confidence</strong></p>
<p>Participation should not be perceived as intimidation to the position. If the workers think of affecting their status, they refuse to participate. Similarly, they will decline to participate, if the managers suspect that they will lose their authority.</p>
<p><strong>g) Removes grievances of employees</strong></p>
<p>To remove doubts, misunderstandings, and grievances in the minds of employees, participative management is needed. It helps in to remove grievances in the company. So, it leads to the progress of the organization.</p>
<p><strong>h) Increasing Workers Participation</strong></p>
<p>Workers participation needs to be increased at each level in order to encourage them. The suggestions and recommendations of the workers must be treated with full dignity and respect. When their recommendations are put to practice then they will be motivating.</p>
<p><strong>i) Legal Action</strong></p>
<p>Some legislative action is required to the employees. Since participative management requires structural and cultural change. There is resistance to change to those who perceive it as a threat to their status and authority within the organization especially offered by the employees. </p>
<p><strong>j) Raised industrial production</strong></p>
<p>If employees are given importance and a chance to express they will work with an enthusiasm and interest. This will raise the industrial production.</p>
<p><strong>k) Creates Responsibility</strong></p>
<p>The participative management creates a responsible approach among the employees. This is because the more employees are involved in the activities of the organization, more they will feel responsible towards the organization.</p>
<p><strong>l) Management Relation</strong></p>
<p>The participation of workers helps to prevent industrial disputes. So, the participative management is needed in order to establish management relations. </p>
<p><strong>m) Uniformity</strong></p>
<p>The Participative management is needed in order to have uniformity approach of employer and workers. Uniformity has importance to both the parties because it avoids disputes.</p>
<p> </p>
Q4:
Explain any six importance of participative management.
Type: Short Difficulty: Easy
<p><strong>a) Clearly Defined Objectives</strong></p>
<p>There must be clearly defined objectives in each party to decision-making called as the participants namely by the participative management. Operationally there should be no clash between the objectives of the organization.</p>
<p><strong>b) Clear Communication</strong></p>
<p>Clear communication builds trust between the two parties. With the help of communication, the workers also gain a sense of responsibility to increase their stake in the work and in the organization as a whole.</p>
<p><strong>c) Psychological Satisfaction</strong></p>
<p>Participative management is needed in order to give psychological satisfaction to the employees. They feel a kind of important when their views are taken into consideration.</p>
<p><strong>d) Choosing the Representative</strong></p>
<p>It is important for the workers to choose their representative from among themselves. This is important for two reasons. One is, the person is able to better understand the problems and report the same to the management. </p>
<p><strong>e) Training the Workers</strong></p>
<p>Training is required to make it more effective. For example, the level of middle management is different compared to participation at lower or top level of participation. Training ensures that every person at every level should know his/her contribution.</p>
<p><strong>f) Confidence</strong></p>
<p>Participation should not be perceived as intimidation to the position. If the workers think of affecting their status, they refuse to participate. Similarly, they will decline to participate, if the managers suspect that they will lose their authority.</p>
<p> </p>
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Water Resources of Nepal and its Uses
Water Resources of Nepal and its Uses
Nepal is rich in natural resources and it is second richest having highly potential in term of water resources .There are more than 6000 riversand rivulets including big and small .The economic development of the country depends on how water has been utilized .Rivers are the main sources of electricity . There are mainly two types of water resources. They are:
- Surface water resources
- Underground water resources
The source of water on the surface is called surface water resources like the river, rainfall, pond, etc. The water resources which implies underground sources like well, tube well, piped water under the ground. There are more than thousand of a river which is more than 11km length .The theoretical hydroelectric potentiality is 83,000 MW but 42 thousand MW electricity can be generated from technical and economic perspective. Nepal rivers hold a high promise of energy that very few places in the world can match.According to the flow of water reservation and usefulness, the rivers of Nepal have been divided into three group they are as followed :

First Grade River: The river which originates from the Himalayas and flows with the high volume of water is called the first-grade river. such river is perennial and permanent. Such a rivers like Koshi , Karnali, Gandaki etc . These types of a river are useful for generation of electricity and irrigation in large number.- Second Grade River: The river which is originated from Mahabharat range they are called second-grade river. The volume of water depends on upon the different season like during rainy season it is more and quite less in another season. A river like Machi, Rapti, Bagmati ,Babai etc is the example of the second-grade river.
- Third Grade River: The river like Mohana, Danduwa, Tilobe, etc are some example of third-grade rivers .These type of river are originated from charu ranges which are the south parts of These rivers can be used to establish for micro electricity projects and drinking projects .
Use of Rivers , Disasters caused by water and their Management
As we know that water is used for various purposes. It is also used for generating electricity. There is about 30 hydroelectricity on an operation. Out of them Kali –Gandaki Hydroelectricity projects produces the highest MW electricity i.e.144 MW in Nepal. The first hydro – electricities project of Nepal is Pharpiing Hydro Electricity. During the Rana rule tow, hydro – electricity has been launched . They are Pharping and Sundarijal . To improve the government of Nepal should come up with the huge mega mission for the production of electricity promotes. When there will be an establishment of industries which ultimately ensures economic advancement.
Water is also used for irrigation. As we know that Nepal is agriculture country there should be proper management of irrigation facility. Our history says that during Rana rule the rana has made Royal Kulas in Kathmandu valley which used to help for irrigation .Triyuga ,Manusmara, and Chandra canals were constructed during Rana rule for irrigation.
If there will be well managed or the good use of water and the water resources then it will not take the longer time to develop the country . It seems a dire need of mega planning and their implementation for survival and financial prosperity from the government side .
Lesson
Our Earth
Subject
Social Studies
Grade
Grade 9
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