Groundwater emerged as a major source of irrigation in India during the mid-1970s.
However, a large expansion in well irrigation due to a massive rural electrification …

We discuss the role and characteristics of water markets in Australia in facilitating efficient
water allocation. Administrative, regulatory and/or political barriers to effective functioning of …

A comparative analysis of irrigation related issues and effectiveness of water policies in
India and Australia is conducted to help share the learning from each other's experience in …

In recent years, the proliferation of private well irrigation systems in South Asia, especially in
the hard rock areas of India, has stimulated the growth of informal groundwater markets …

Local level water scarcity does motivate farmers not only to improve on-farm water use
efficiency but also to evolve new and informal institutional arrangements for inter-farm water …

Covering the various aspects of water and climate change, Climate Change and Water
Resources presents the principles of climate change science and its effects on earth's water …

Water resources development and management have been the common policy agenda in
many developing economies, particularly in arid and semi-arid tropical countries. Both the …

Water allocation under conditions of water scarcity is a looming issue that threatens the
economic well being and quality of life of many of the world's people. Although the causes of …

Water institutions in India play a crucial role in managing scarce water resources and are
central to economic development and poverty alleviation. Designing appropriate institutional …

—Water rights can be useful tools for protecting availability of water for basic needs,
securing irrigation deliveries, increasing urban water supplies, and enhancing …