This book, the second volume in the series, continues to raise contextual issues and presents perspectives regarding multifaceted challenges in management and governance of water in India. This volume attempts to broad base and expand the dialogue started in the first volume and would touch upon issues that need immediate discussion but have been left unattended like politics and management of groundwater, efficient utilization of water in agriculture (irrigation) and improving water use efficiency and building resilience. As in the first volume, this book presents a set of suggestions and recommendations in each chapter that can help frame policy guidelines in the country.
This book, the second volume in the series, continues to raise contextual issues and presents perspectives regarding multifaceted challenges in management and governance of water in India. This volume attempts to broad base and expand the dialogue started in the first volume and would touch upon issues that need immediate discussion but have been left unattended like politics and management of groundwater, efficient utilization of water in agriculture (irrigation) and improving water use efficiency and building resilience. As in the first volume, this book presents a set of suggestions and recommendations in each chapter that can help frame policy guidelines in the country.
Presents insightful opinions on current water scenario in India and provides a road map for management of the resource Effective guide for researchers, policy makers and stakeholders for the breadth of knowledge and ideas presented Provides well-researched insights into the underlying scientific principles and considerations towards attaining a regime of equitable water resources
Girish Chadha
Groundwater management Food security Irrigated agriculture On-farm water use Basin-level modelling Urban water challenges Water security Industrial water usage Sustainable water resources India’s water policy water quality and water pollution water policy Climate change management