Overview

India is endowed with varied topographical features, such as high mountains, extensive plateaus, and wide plains traversed by mighty rivers. Water is an important input in the socio-economic development of a nation. In India, this dependence is even more apparent, as 70% of her population is dependent on agriculture. Divided into four sections the book provides a comprehensive overview of water resources of India. Beginning with a general description of the country, major hydrologic features, such as climate (precipitation, temperature, radiation, etc.), streamflow, groundwater, soil, etc. are discussed. A detailed treatment of all major river basins is provided, which includes description of catchments, tributaries, surface water and ground water, and important water resources projects. This is followed by a discussion on major uses of water in India, major projects, water related problems including environment and water quality, provisions of the constitution of India, interlinking of India rivers, and institutions dealing with water resources. Finally, the last chapter discusses some views on water management policy for India. Audience The book should be useful to Water Resources professionals, particularly those with an interest in India, graduate students, researchers, teachers, planners and policy makers.

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Author:   Sharad K. Jain ,  Pushpendra K. Agarwal ,  Vijay P. Singh
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Imprint:   Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Edition:   2007 ed.
Volume:   57
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 5.30cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   2.338kg
ISBN:  

9781402051791

ISBN 10:   1402051794
Pages:   1260
Publication Date:   17 January 2007
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Physical Environment of India.- Hydrology and Hydrometeorology.- Water Budget and Population of India.- Rainfall and Analysis of Rainfall Data.- Evaporation and other Meteorological Data.- Runoff and Streamflow.- Groundwater.- River Basins.- River Basins of India.- Ganga Basin.- Brahmaputra and Barak Basin.- Indus Basin.- Narmada Basin.- Tapi, Sabarmati and Mahi Basins.- Mahanadi, Subernarekha and Brahmani Basins.- Krishna and Godavari Basins.- Cauvery and Pennar Basins.- Other Basins and Islands.- Water Uses, Projects, Problems, and Governance.- Major Uses of Water in India.- Problems Related to Water Resources Management in India.- Reservoirs and Lakes.- Water Quality and Related Aspects.- Constitutional Provisions, Inter-State Water Disputes and Treaties.- Inter-Basin Water Transfer.- Institutions in the Field of Hydrology and Water Resources.- Concepts of Water Governance for India.

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