Water Resource Management in India: A Contextual Overview
Author : Aniruddha Prasad and Anil Kumar Singh
Abstract :
Water resource management is a critical aspect of sustainable development, particularly in a country like India, where water scarcity and unequal distribution of water resources poses significant challenges to development. This is manifested in the recent water crisis that cities like Bengaluru are facing. This research paper explores in water resource management in Indeed through the lens of resource economics. It discusses the key issues, such as water scarcity, water pollution, inefficient allocation of limited water resources, and the role of resource economics in addressing these challenges through tools. Later, the paper proposes recommendations for more sustainable water management practices.
Keywords :
Water resource management, agriculture sector, groundwater etc.
