India's waters.dollar5Advances in development and management /
General Material Designation
[Book]
First Statement of Responsibility
Mahesh Chandra Chaturvedi
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item
xvi, 222 pages :
Other Physical Details
illustrations, maps ;
Dimensions
24 cm
INTERNAL BIBLIOGRAPHIES/INDEXES NOTE
Text of Note
Includes bibliographical references and index
SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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"One of the world's largest infrastructures for management of water has been developed in India. This is particularly important for countries of the South and East Asia, in view of their climatic-hydrologic characteristics"--Provided by publisher
Text of Note
"This book examines the critical planning for better development and management of water resources, illustrated with respect to the world's largest water system. The text addresses important issues including availability and distribution of water, environmental factors, and water sharing. It also provides insights into the supply-demand context (hydrological, social, political, and engineering) related to water resources. In addition to describing current policies and technologies, the author proposes new concepts in the development and management of water as well as novel technologies"--