The first overview of its kind on the water resources of India with up-to-date information on Indian river basins. It includes a comprehensive discussion of water-related problems, institutions working in this field, and key water resources projects.

India is endowed with varied topographical features, such as high mountains, extensive plateaus, and wide plains traversed by mighty rivers. Divided into four sections this book provides a comprehensive overview of water resources of India. A detailed treatment of all major river basins is provided. This is followed by a discussion on major uses of water in India. Finally, the closing chapters discuss views on water management policy for India.

First of its kind overview of water resources of India

Up-to-date information on Indian river basins

Comprehensive discussion on water related problems and institutions working in this field

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Section 1: Introduction.- 1 Physical Environment of India.- Section 2: Hydrology and Hydrometeorology.- 2 Water Budget and Population of India.- 3 Rainfall and Analysis of Rainfall Data.- 4 Evaporation and other Meteorological Data.- 5 Runoff and Streamflow.- 6 Groundwater.- Section 3: River Basins.- 7 River Basins of India.- 8 Ganga Basin.- 9 Brahmaputra and Barak Basin.- 10 Indus Basin.- 11 Narmada Basin.- 12 Tapi, Sabarmati, and Mahi Basins.- 13 Mahanadi, Subernarekha, and Brahmani Basins.- 14 Krishna and Godavari Basins.- 15 Cauvery and Pennar Basins.- 16 Other Basins and Islands.- Eminent water resources professionals who have made outstanding contributions in India.- Section 4: Water Uses, Projects, Problems, and Governance.- 17 Major Uses of Water in India.- 18 Problems Related to Water Resources Management in India.- 19 Reservoirs and Lakes in India.- 20 Water Quality and Related Aspects.- 21 Constitutional Provisions, Inter-state Water Disputes and Treaties.- 22 Inter Basin Water Transfer.- 23 Institutions in the Field of Hydrology and Water Resources.- 24 Concepts of Water Governance for India.- References.- Appendices.- A Abbreviations.- B Conversion of Factors.- C National Water Policy of India.- D Indian Standards related to Hydrology and Water Resources.- Index