Integrated Resource Management refers to a holistic and coordinated approach to planning, development, and management of natural resources such as land, water, forests, minerals, and biodiversity in order to achieve sustainable use while balancing ecological integrity, economic efficiency, and social equity. Instead of managing resources in isolation, this concept emphasizes interlinkages among different resources and stakeholders. It promotes participatory decision-making, integration across sectors and administrative boundaries, and long-term sustainability by considering environmental limits, human needs, and institutional capacities together. The approach recognizes that natural resources are interconnected and that actions in one sector or region can have significant impacts on others, making coordination essential for sustainable development. Integrated Water Resource Management (IWRM) is a key application of Integrated Resource Management and has gained prominence in India due to increasing water scarcity, uneven spatial and temporal distribution of rainfall, population growth, and competing demands from agriculture, industry, and domestic sectors. IWRM in India focuses on managing water resources at the river basin or watershed level, integrating surface water and groundwater, quantity and quality aspects, and involving multiple stakeholders. One of the most popular