The Indus Basin

Author:   Ijaz Hussain ,  Dr Prof Zakir Hussain
Publisher:   LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
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9783844380262


Pages:   196
Publication Date:   29 July 2011
Format:   Paperback
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The Indus Basin


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Pakistan will soon become water poor country. In many areas, farmers are pumping ground water faster than nature is replenishing it, causing a steady drop in water table. Groundwater over-pumping could now be the single biggest threat to Indus agriculture. Over- tapped rivers are easy to see and the consequences fairly visible. Ground water overdraft, though hidden from view, is even more serious problem. This coupled with global warming will further exacerbate the issue of water insecurity in Pakistan. The pace of dam building is slowing down because of the resource constraints; environmental concerns and regional conflict (hydro-politics). The surface waters though scarce, if managed properly, could only ensure the sustainability of agriculture. Now that water is increasingly scarce, however, raising productivity- getting more service, satisfaction and benefit out of every liter we remove from a river (Indus, and other tributaries), lakes, mountain spring, or under ground aquifer-is the key to meeting future needs of the country. Thus water productivity-getting more crops per drop seems to be the agricultural frontier for Indus Basin in the 21st century.

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Author:   Ijaz Hussain ,  Dr Prof Zakir Hussain
Publisher:   LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
Imprint:   LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.10cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.295kg
ISBN:  

9783844380262


ISBN 10:   3844380264
Pages:   196
Publication Date:   29 July 2011
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock   Availability explained
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