Geography of Water Resources

Book Details

• Authors: Gurjar R.K. & Jat B.C.

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Language: English

• Edition: 2021

• ISBN: 9788131601846

• Pages: 448

• Cover: Paperback

• Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.6 x 0.7 inches

About the Book

Water bodies surround the globe, yet most nations, including India, face severe water shortages. With the declining per capita water availability and the rapidly deteriorating quality of water, India is facing a water crisis. Over-extraction of groundwater further exacerbates the issue. There is an urgent need to educate the masses on the importance of effective water resource management. "Geography of Water Resources" aims to address this critical issue and provides a comprehensive and well-documented account of global water resource management.

This book, which is a part of university and college syllabi in India and around the world, presents detailed insights into the scientific management of water resources. Topics discussed include the worldwide distribution of water, water quality, irrigation methods, floods, droughts, watershed management, traditional water harvesting techniques, and water ethics. The book also highlights environmental disasters and the water crisis, aiming to provide solutions for better water management.

It is a valuable resource for students, researchers, academicians, policy makers, and competitive exam aspirants, providing crucial knowledge about water conservation, pollution, and water disputes.

Contents

• Definition and Scope of Water Resources Geography

• Inventory and Distribution of World's Water Resources

• Water Resources of India

• Groundwater

• Hydrological Cycle

• Demand and Use of Water

• Irrigation and Irrigation Methods

• Water Quality Issues and Pollution

• River Water Pollution

• Industrial Use of Water

• Flood Management and Drought

• Watershed Management and Conservation

• River Water Disputes and Water Management Technology

About the Author:
R.K. Gurjar is a geography professor at the University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, with over two decades of research on water resources, agriculture, and environmental issues. He has published over twenty research articles and received the Young Scientist Award and Medini Award from the Government of India for his work on water resources.

B.C. Jat is a senior lecturer in geography at the Government PG College, Neem-ka-Thana (Rajasthan), and has authored several acclaimed books on geography. He too was awarded the Medini Award for his research on water resources and environment.