Water management, food security and sustainable agriculture in developing countries

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Bassi, Nitin (Author), Dinesh Kumar, M. (Author), Sivamohan, M. V. K. (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxon : Routledge , c2013
Series:Earthscan studies in water resource management
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • 1. Food security and sustainable agriculture in developing economies: the water challenge
  • 2. Key issues in Indian irrigation
  • 3. Food security challenges in India: exploring the nexus between water, land and agricultural production
  • 4. Redefining the objectives and criteria for evaluation of large storages in developing economies
  • 5. Sector reforms and efficiency improvement: pointers for canal irrigation management
  • 6. Rebuilding traditional water harnessing systems for livelihood enhancement in Arid, Western Rajasthan
  • 7. Hydrological and farming system impacts of agricultural water management interventions in north Gujarat, India
  • 8. Technology choices and institutions for improving economic and livelihood benefits from multiple uses tanks in Western Orissa
  • 9. Future strategies for agricultural growth in India
  • 10. Investment strategies and technology options for sustainable agriculture development in Asia: challenges in emerging context
  • 11. Water management for food security and sustainable agriculture: strategic lessons for developing economies