WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT: Problems and Prospects

Book Details

• Author: Alpana Kateja (Ed.)

• Binding: Hardcover

• Number of Pages: 336

• Release Date: 01-12-2018

• ISBN: 9788131609903

• Languages: English

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

About the Book

Water Resource Management is one of the most pressing challenges for policymakers and planners across the globe, particularly in countries like India where freshwater is finite, the demand is ever-growing, and the quality continues to degrade. This book provides an in-depth exploration of these issues, highlighting the need for integrated approaches to manage both freshwater and wastewater. An effective and sustainable management strategy requires innovative, region-specific pathways and extensive community participation.

The book brings together twenty insightful articles from experts, organized into five key sections, and tackles a broad range of water management topics. From addressing governance issues and tackling the impact of climate change, to innovative water use practices like rainwater harvesting and the concept of water ATMs, this volume offers comprehensive solutions for the management of water resources in India. The book emphasizes the need to make water an integral part of all development planning to ensure future water security.

Key Themes Covered:

• Governance Issues

• Climate Change and Water Resources

• Water Resource Development

• Demand Management

• Agriculture and Water Management

Contents

Section I: Governance Issues

1. Water and the Institutions: A Systemic Approach to Water Management in India – Samanta Sahu

2. Realizing Water Resource Management in India: Localizing Governance, Geospatial Data and Enabling Environment for Development – J.R. Sharma and A.K. Bera

3. Aquifer Characterization and its Significance in Water Resource Management – R.K. Kushwaha, M.K. Pandit, P.K. Parchure and Wasim Ahmad

4. Water Security and Management Through Water Budgeting – R.N. Shukla and B.O. Pandit

5. Public-Private Partnership in Water Resource Management – Sandeep Narula

Section II: Climate Change and Water Resources
6. Water Management, Climate Change and Biodiversity – Sharat Kumar Palita and Debabrata Panda
7. Climate Change Impacts on Water Resources and Linkage to Water Security – Swatantra Kumar Dubey, Devesh Sharma, and Laxmi Kant Sharma

Section III: Water Resource Development
8. Reclaimed Water: Alternative and Efficient Water Supply Option – Alpana Kateja
9. Inter-Basin Water Transfer for Optimal Utilization of Water – Poorvi Medatwal
10. Storm Water Management: Key to Self-sustaining Urban Water Systems – Jaishree
11. Water Harvesting: Traditional Methods and Present Practices – R.C. Mathur
12. Integrated Water Resource Management in Rajasthan – M.L. Jhanwar

Section IV: Demand Management
13. Sustainable Use of Virtual Water in a Global Framework – Maniklal Adhikary and Samrat Chowdhuri
14. Building a Water-Literate Society for Urban Water Management in Rajasthan – Suneet Sethi
15. Water ATMs: A Boon for Rajasthan – Harsh Bajpai and Animesh Kumar

Section V: Agriculture and Water Management
16. Water Footprint: Thinking Ahead – Mohammad Suhail
17. Concept of Irrigation Index: Benchmarking of Irrigation Projects – R.M. Mathur
18. Agricultural Development and Growing Water Crisis in Rajasthan: The Way Forward – Dalbir Singh
19. Is IWRM a Mirage or Reality in Indian Irrigation System? – Prem S. Vashishtha and Dalbir Singh

About the Author / Editor

Alpana Kateja is a Professor of Economics at University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, and currently serves as the Principal of University Maharani College, Jaipur. She is a Gold Medallist in Economics from Sukhadia University and has had academic associations with Banaras Hindu University and JNV University. With extensive research experience in regional economics, health, and environment, she has published widely in renowned national and international journals. Her research has been funded by prominent agencies such as UGC and ICSSR.