• ISBN13: 9788182743892
• Binding: Hardcover
• Subject: Economics
• Publisher: Pentagon Press
• Publisher Imprint: Pentagon P
• Publication Date: August 16, 2009
• Pages: 460
• Original Price: INR 1295.0
• Language: English
• Edition: N/A
• Item Weight: 1000 grams

“Sustainable Water Management: Challenges, Technologies and Solutions” is an outcome of the First World Aqua Congress organized by Aqua Foundation at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi. This book follows a holistic perspective while addressing issues related to a vital resource such as water. Aspects focusing on major challenges in sustainable water management have been highlighted. Similarly, the role of traditional and contemporary modern technologies for sustainable water resource management has been analyzed in depth. Finally, the scope of solutions available with respect to sustainable water management has been discussed and critically evaluated. Various institutional, legal and policy aspects of sustainable water resources management have been covered in detail with focus on water rights: water pricing and distribution: municipal water supply management, and related issues at local, national and global levels. This book highlights the benefits of water re-use: water conservation: role of public participation and community awareness: water resources development and capacity building for sustainable water management.