This term paper analyzed the attitude of India on water resources and needs in relation to industrial countries including the current state of water resources in the world. The comparative point of views between Austrians and Indians, based on the conducted survey of February 2012, should be analyzed. Relationships and impacts of the water scarcity should be drawn. Necessary steps for preventing a water crisis in the next thirty years in India will be considered and presented.
In the chapters, the basics and a state of the art for the resource water will be reflected. A little view in the future will help to build conclusions for a possible way to avoid water stress in India. The author asked many students in Austria and India to the topic of water resources and sustainability.
Which are the top three resources that will impact the business development of India? The answers were water, energy and agricultural land and by the Austrians energy, steel and at the last water.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Problem Description
- Purpose
- Conceptual Definition and Demarcation
- The Global and Indian Water Situation
- UN Water Development Report
- Drivers of the Water Usage
- The Agricultural Water Consumption of India
- Industrialization and the Water Consumption of India
- Poverty, Education, Culture and Values
- India's Water Footprint
- Public and Private Partnerships for Water
- Water Policy of India
- The Water Wars of India
- The Comparison of Austrian and Indian's
- Conclusion
- Adjusting the Policies
- Reengineering of the Irrigation Sector
- Adapting Best Practices in Farming
- Three Pillars of Sustainable Developing
- Bibliography
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This term paper examines India's approach to water resources and its needs in comparison to industrial nations, considering the global water situation. It analyzes the perspectives of Austrians and Indians through a survey conducted in February 2012, exploring the relationships and impacts of water scarcity. The paper then focuses on identifying and presenting necessary steps to prevent a water crisis in India over the next thirty years.
- The global water scarcity and its impact on India
- The drivers of water usage in India, including agricultural and industrial consumption
- The role of poverty, education, and cultural values in water consumption patterns
- The comparison of water resource management practices in Austria and India
- Strategies for preventing a water crisis in India in the future
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The paper begins by outlining the global water crisis and highlighting the specific challenges facing India. It explores the United Nations Water Development Report, emphasizing the increasing demand for water resources due to population growth, economic development, and urbanization. The paper delves into the factors driving water usage in India, including agricultural, industrial, and societal influences. It also examines the concept of India's water footprint and the potential for public-private partnerships in water management. The paper further explores India's water policy and the potential for conflicts over water resources. Finally, it analyzes the comparative perspectives of Austrians and Indians on water management, laying the groundwork for potential solutions.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The paper focuses on key concepts such as water scarcity, water management, agricultural consumption, industrialization, poverty, education, cultural values, water footprint, public-private partnerships, water policy, water conflicts, and sustainable development.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the main causes of water scarcity in India?
The primary drivers are intensive agricultural water consumption, rapid industrialization, population growth, and urbanization.
How does India's water footprint compare globally?
India has a significant water footprint due to its large agricultural sector, which accounts for a vast majority of its total water usage.
What were the findings of the 2012 survey between Austrians and Indians?
Indians identified water as the top resource impacting business development, while Austrians prioritized energy and steel over water.
What is the "Three Pillars" approach to sustainable development?
It involves balancing economic growth, social equity, and environmental protection to ensure long-term water sustainability.
What steps are necessary to prevent a future water crisis in India?
Key steps include reengineering the irrigation sector, adopting best practices in farming, and adjusting national water policies.
What role do public-private partnerships play in water management?
They are seen as potential mechanisms to improve infrastructure and efficiency in water distribution and conservation.
- Citar trabajo
- Kürsad Kesici (Autor), 2012, A plan to prevent a water crisis in India in the future, Múnich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/381284
