Hydrology and Water Resources of India Hardcover - 2007
by Sharad K. Jain; Pushpendra K. Agarwal; Vijay P. Singh
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India is endowed with varied topographical features, such as high mountains, extensive plateaus, and wide plains traversed by mighty rivers. Water is an important input in the socio-economic development of a nation. In India, this dependence is even more apparent, as 70% of her population is dependent on agriculture.
Divided into four sections the book provides a comprehensive overview of water resources of India. Beginning with a general description of the country, major hydrologic features, such as climate (precipitation, temperature, radiation, etc.), streamflow, groundwater, soil, etc. are discussed. A detailed treatment of all major river basins is provided, which includes description of catchments, tributaries, surface water and ground water, and important water resources projects. This is followed by a discussion on major uses of water in India, major projects, water related problems including environment and water quality, provisions of the constitution of India, interlinking of India rivers, and institutions dealing with water resources. Finally, the last chapter discusses some views on water management policy for India.
Audience
The book should be useful to Water Resources professionals, particularly those with an interest in India, graduate students, researchers, teachers, planners and policy makers
Details
- Title Hydrology and Water Resources of India
- Author Sharad K. Jain; Pushpendra K. Agarwal; Vijay P. Singh
- Binding Hardcover
- Edition INTERNATIONAL ED
- Pages 1260
- Volumes 2
- Language ENG
- Publisher Springer
- Date March 5, 2007
- Illustrated Yes
- Features Bibliography, Illustrated, Index, Maps, Table of Contents
- ISBN 9781402051791 / 1402051794
- Weight 5.25 lbs (2.38 kg)
- Dimensions 9.48 x 6.59 x 2.09 in (24.08 x 16.74 x 5.31 cm)
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Themes
- Cultural Region: Indian
- Library of Congress subjects Water-supply - India, Rivers - India
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 2007425000
- Dewey Decimal Code 551.480
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