The crisis of water all over has brought renewed focus on the urgent need for
sustainable management of the water resource. This issue is interwined and
integrated to cultural, historical, political economic and social development,
which have bearing on the regional stability and international cooperation. Fast
increasing population is leading to indiscriminate expansion of urban footprints
on the landscape of India. This is putting unbearable pressure on the
ever-dwindling water resource. Its sustainable development would chart the
course for the future growth of the country. Therefore, it is imperative not
only to initiate new projects and upgrade our present infrastructure, but also
to promote water conservation. This book