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Water is the most important commodity needed by all—the animal, plant kingdoms, and above all for meeting diverse needs of the rising global population. India is a populous country. With rising population, economic and other activities, water demand for domestic and other types of consumptions is enormous. It is a challenge always for striking a balance between the demand and supply of water. This chapter attempts to make a review of water resource situation of India, its management and associated challenges, existing policies and focuses on the sustainable initiatives practiced now and a perspective to the future.
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Routray, J.K. (2022). Water Resource Development and Sustainable Initiatives of India: Present and Future. In: Jana, N.C., Singh, R.B. (eds) Climate, Environment and Disaster in Developing Countries. Advances in Geographical and Environmental Sciences. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-6966-8_9
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