Present & Future Scenario of Water Resources of India: An Evaluation

Abstract

The water has a vital significance for human survival, agriculture, forestry and base for industrial development.  The year 2003, was declared as a year of fresh water.  The present paper has reviewed the quantum of water in relation to present and future scenario. The multi-faceted problem of water has also been justified with statistical figures for different regions of India. Lastly, there are some of suggestions which have been recommended for improving the future situations of water in India. In this context, the focus has also been given to an active participation of the people, particularly in the rural areas, so that the water management strategies may be executed in accordance with the prevailing local conditions and become more responsiveness to the needs of the people. All these strategies to be adopted as a water saving devices will ensure to lead a sustainable position of water for the millions of people belong to rural and urban areas of India. Lastly, there some of positive suggestions which have been recommended for further improvement for making judicious use of water resources of India so that the fresh water may be available on sustainable basis for the people belong to rural and urban areas of India.