Investigating the resolution of water-related conflicts through local approaches in Punjab, Pakistan

This study aimed to explore the use of local strategies by farmers resolve water-related conflicts in District Gujranwala Punjab, province. Total 384 chosen at random were interviewed face on a structured questionnaire. Collected data analyzed using descriptive statistics like frequency, percentages, mean and F-test. Findings indicated that distribution canal water farm level (x̄=3.6), theft (x̄=3.18) Illegal ways usage (x̄=3.14) key causes conflicts. Whereas, Panchayat (x̄=3.90), intermarriage between conflicting parties (x̄=3.46), Payment compensation victims Political pressure (x̄=3.42), thana culture (x̄=3.37) migration prominent adopted locally concludes had over-reliance non-formal judicial system, thus comparison formal systems is suggested for future researchers. Moreover, proactive institutional role much needed resolution stoppage theft.