S/No.

Components

Description

1.

Physical/chemical

This group covers all physical and chemical aspects of the water resources management, including non-renewable natural resources and degradation of the physical environment through pollution.

2.

Biological/ecological

This group includes all biological aspects of the water resources covers management, including renewable natural resources, conservation of biodiversity, species interaction and pollution of biosphere.

3.

Sociological/cultural

This group encompasses human aspects of the water resources management, including social issues affecting individuals and community; together with cultural aspects including conservation of heritage and human development.

4.

Economic/operation

This group is used to qualitatively identify the economic consequences of change in water resources management, both temporary and permanent.