Ground water irrigation and sustainability : water markets, institutions and power supply in Northern India

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2007

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SANDEE, Kathmandu, NP

Abstract

In South Asia concerns about water scarcity have been mounting for some time, particularly in rural areas where food productivity critically depends on irrigation. Sustainable water consumption is therefore a key development goal, otherwise any strategy that aims to guarantee food security or tackle rural poverty will ultimately fail. This is, however, a particularly big challenge as there are many factors that influence water supply and demand; this means that it is often difficult to decide what strategic approach should be taken to make sure that water sources are used efficiently and sustainably.

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This policy brief is based on SANDEE working paper no. 19-06, "Groundwater irrigation in North India : institutions and markets"

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WELLS, WATER UTILIZATION, IRRIGATION, WATER SHORTAGE, WATER DISTRIBUTION, WATER SUPPLY, WATER MANAGEMENT, TABELAGARHI, INDIA

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http://hdl.handle.net/10625/38939

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IDRC Research Results / Résultats de recherches du CRDI
2000-2009 / Années 2000-2009
Policy Briefs / Dossiers de politique