Water Resource Management in India

Water is dire essential for the sustenance of life. Of late, owing to population explosion, industrial expansion and agriculture development have utilising water resources excessively.  The merciless exploitation of both surface and ground water there is looming water scarcity.  Thus it is the need of the hour to manage water resources by using prudently and managing optimally. Conservation of water, minimizing wastage and ensuring its more equitable distribution through integrated water resources development and management is the main aim of National Water Mission. Community engagement and participation can contribute to sustainable water management through rainwater harvesting. The present paper appraises the quantity, driving factors of water woes, major issues of water resources, water resources management and strategies. It also provides an analytical overview of the emerging water resources management issue in India and to comprehend the gravity of the current water situation

Water, Availability, Consumption, Water Woes and Water Resources Management

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