The book reviews in an interdisciplinary manner internationally available
literature on settlement theory and management of irrigation and command area
development projects. It then undertakes an in-depth analysis of the Indira
Gandhi Canal (formerly Rajasthan canal) project. Problems in implementing the
project and especially in motivating people to settle and initiate irrigated
agriculture have been identified. The book is likely to interest engineers,
social scientists, and experts in agriculture, afforestation, town planning,
rural development, infrastructure development, social transformation, public and
project administration, land and water management, etc.