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Book review
India’s Water Future in
a Changing Climate
"I ndia’s Water Future in a Changing
Climate" by Kupanna Palasniyami and
Udaya Shekhar is a detailed exploration
of the water challenges India faces today
and will likely encounter in the future.
The book discusses various aspects of
water management, focusing on agricultural
irrigation, climate change impacts, and
the importance of innovative solutions.
Here's a chapter-wise review:
The first chapter, "Agricultural Irrigation in
India: Strengths and Turning Points,"
outlines the evolution of irrigation practices in
India. It highlights how traditional methods
have influenced current irrigation
systems and discusses key turning points,
such as policy changes and technological
advancements. The authors stress the
importance of combining traditional
knowledge with modern techniques to
ensure sustainable water usage. groundwater. The authors propose strategies
to stabilize canal irrigation and sustain
In the chapter "India’s Water Future: groundwater levels, emphasizing inte-
Drivers of Changing Climate and grated water management and efficient
Impacts," the authors explore how irrigation practices.
climate change is reshaping India’s water
future. They identify major factors like In "Reviving Tank Irrigation," the
rising temperatures, changing rainfall authors focus on tank irrigation, a
patterns, and extreme weather events. traditional water management system
The chapter discusses the impact on that has declined over time. They argue
water availability and quality, calling for for its revival, highlighting its benefits for
urgent measures to manage these risks. water storage and flood control. The
The chapter "Stabilizing Canal Irrigation, chapter suggests practical solutions for
Sustaining Groundwater Irrigation" examines restoring these systems, emphasizing
the challenges of maintaining canal irriga- community involvement and government
tion systems and the over-reliance on support.
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