Integrated Water Resources Management Assessment Report, Wakal River Basin, Rajasthan, India, 2008

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Title:
Integrated Water Resources Management Assessment Report, Wakal River Basin, Rajasthan, India, 2008
Creator:
Global Water for Sustainability Program (Florida International University)
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Florida International University
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English
Physical Description:
132 pages

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Subjects / Keywords:
Biodiversity
water-supply
Spatial Coverage:
India
Rajasthan
Wakal River

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Abstract:
In an effort to encourage a move towards more sustainable approaches to water development and management, the World Summit on Sustainable Development (WSSD) in 2002 called for all countries to craft IWRM and water efficiency strategies, such as reducing poverty, increasing food security, fostering economic growth, protecting ecosystems, Tackle specific water challenges, such as controlling flooding, mitigating the effects of drought, expanding access to water and sanitation, and addressing increasing competition for water and water scarcity. To implement IWRM the first and foremost requirement is the enabling environment i.e. policy and legislative framework and institutional mechanism. This document compliles, analyse and evaluate various policies, legislations and notifications related to water in India, State of Rajasthan in general and Wakal sub basin in particular.

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