Community Water Management

Book Details

• Author: G. S. Narwani

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Edition: 2005

• Binding: Hardcover

• Pages: 204

• ISBN: 8170339138

• Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.6 x 0.6 inches

• Languages: English

• Release Date: 01-01-2005

About the Book

Water is a common resource, not a private property, and it is a boon of nature. The book emphasizes the fact that the right to conserve, utilize, and manage water lies entirely with local communities, laying the foundation for "water democracy." It explores various community management efforts across India, focusing on tanks, tubewells, lift irrigation schemes, watershed projects, water harvesting structures, canal irrigation, and drinking water programs.

This book compiles historical and contemporary community management efforts in water management from different regions of the country, providing a unique perspective on the evolution and effectiveness of water management strategies. It will be of interest to those involved in irrigation management, rural development, policy-making, and infrastructure development.

Contents

The book offers a detailed exploration of the following topics:

• Community management of water resources

• Case studies on tank, tubewell, lift irrigation schemes

• Watershed projects and water harvesting structures

• Canal irrigation and drinking water programs

• Historical and contemporary perspectives on water management

About the Author

G.S. Narwani is the former Special Secretary for Rural Development in the Government of Rajasthan, with extensive experience in rural development and water management policies.