Mapping Water Scarcity across Major States of India

Chopra, A and Ramachandran, P (2023) Mapping Water Scarcity across Major States of India. In: Economic and Political Weekly, 58 (32). pp. 46-53.

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Abstract

Water as a basic natural resource plays a critical role in any country's economic, ecological, and human development. Water is a state subject in India, and the provision of reliable, safe, and sustainable supply of water has emerged as a challenge due to geographical and institutional constraints. The water scarcity in 11 major states is evaluated through 20 variables that capture the multidimensional aspects of scarcity and the water poverty index. The results clearly indicate an alarming situation as these states face medium to severe scarcity. A sensitivity analysis indicates that the most critical variables impacting the water sector include socio-economic and environmental factors. © 2023 Economic and Political Weekly. All rights reserved.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Publication:	Economic and Political Weekly
Publisher:	Economic and Political Weekly
Additional Information:	The copyright for this article belongs to the Economic and Political Weekly.
Department/Centre:	Division of Interdisciplinary Sciences > Management Studies
Date Deposited:	07 Nov 2023 05:29
Last Modified:	07 Nov 2023 05:29
URI:	https://eprints.iisc.ac.in/id/eprint/83041

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