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Water is an essential resource in the agriculture sector. However, the changing trends in water availability and use of irrigation techniques have already been studied. The first objective of the study is to analyze the availability of water in the study area using water from the dams and the usable water potential of the ponds. The second objective is then to study the changing scenario of irrigation water use so as to suggest better modern methods and techniques of irrigation for water use in the event of water scarcity. The water availability is calculated by secondary source from the executive engineer of dams and ponds, the changing trends are analyzed by primary field survey in four blocks divided by the government. The main reasons for the low water availability in the study area are low rainfall, hard land of Bundelkhand plateau and mismanagement of water resources etc. Mahoba district is located in a drought prone area. Therefore, in this research paper, an attempt has also been made to analyze the changing scenario of water availability and use of water source for irrigation, which is related to water conservation and policy by the government to improve agricultural production and convert barren land into cultivable land. It is helpful in suggesting modern techniques for construction.