Water Resource Management in India: Problems and Prospects
| Published date | 01 June 2024 |
| DOI | http://doi.org/10.1177/00195561231221823 |
| Author | Supriya David |
| Date | 01 June 2024 |
Water Resource
Management in India:
Problems and
Prospects
Supriya David1
Abstract
Water resource management is one of the most intractable challenges for planners
and policymakers today. Given the limited supply, continuously growing demand
and declining quality of freshwater, it is imperative to safeguard and effectively man-
age this resource. In order to effectively address significant challenges to human
health and environmental deterioration, it is necessary to adopt a comprehensive
strategy for managing freshwater and wastewater. This approach should include
inventive and context-specific methods, as well as active involvement from local
communities. To attain better development outcomes, water must be made an
integral part of all planning and management. Water had its impact on a wide range
of aspects impinging on human wellbeing, from agricultural sustainability to food
security, and further, environmental security. Therefore, it calls for a systematic
thorough management.
Keywords
Water resources, governance issues, climate change, water management, sus-
tainable development goals
Introduction
Water is considered a fundamental good because of its vital role in sustaining life,
and as such, it is ofcially recognised as a human right by the United Nations
(Kateja, 2019). It plays a crucial role in the global economy and serves as the basis
for a sustainable economy, while also being vital for equitable development. It is
often referred to as the ‘Oil’ of the twenty-rst century and is a signicant topic in
Article
Indian Journal of Public
Administration
70(2) 272–284, 2024
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1 Department of Public Administration & Local Self Government, RTM Nagpur University, Nagpur,
Maharashtra, India
Corresponding author:
Supriya David, Department of Public Administration & Local Self Government, RTM Nagpur Univer-
sity, Nagpur, Maharashtra 440033, India.
E-mail: supriyadavid09@gmail.com
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