India faces a severe water crisis, a central theme explored in "Water Crisis in India," despite being blessed with rivers and monsoons. This book argues that the crisis stems not just from water scarcity, but from mismanagement, inequality, and unsustainable practices. Intriguingly, India's rapid population growth coupled with booming industries and agriculture have placed immense pressure on existing water resources. The book delves into historical water usage patterns and climate change impacts, offering a comprehensive view of the challenges.
The book progresses by first introducing the core concepts of hydrology and water resource management before exploring the drivers of water stress, such as agriculture, industrial pollution, and deforestation. It emphasizes integrated water resource management, advocating for demand-side solutions, water-use efficiency, rainwater harvesting, and groundwater recharge.
By presenting evidence from government reports, scientific studies, and field research, the book offers analysis connecting environmental science, economics, sociology, and public policy, making it valuable for students, researchers, policymakers, and concerned citizens.
