Water Management Concept and Agriculture Trends

Contents: Preface. 1. Introduction. 2. Projected future impacts and vulnerabilities. 3. Strategic planning and management of water resources. 4. Vision statement of the ministry of water resources. 5. Water resources development. 6. Opportunities and threats in water resources development. 7. Consultation mechanisms and initial findings. 8. Summary of the goals linked to socio economic development targets. 9. Water resources management in the peoples democratic. Bibliography. Index
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Environmental protection is considered to be a fundamental element in achieving several Millennium Development Goals MDGs and is also a powerful engine for economic growth and poverty eradication. South Asia has increased access for many to sage sources of drinking water with India contributing substantially to the overall positive trend.

In most nations central governments have played a key role in economic planning to achieve development goals and in many instances have also formulated environmental policies. Progress has been made in overall poverty reduction in many Asian countries. (jacket)