Waters of Hope Integrated Water Resource Development Himalaya Ganga Basin India
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Waters of Hope Integrated Water Resource Development Himalaya Ganga Basin India. Waters of Hope, B.G. Verghese argues that riparian disputes between India, Bangladesh, and Nepal are essentially political in nature, not technical. This book explores how huge hydel resources await beneficial exploitation to alleviate poverty and create opportunity. Waters of Hope Book Listing Waters of Hope Integrated Water Resource Development and Regional Cooperation Author B.G. Verghese Publisher Oxford & IBH (New Delhi) Region Himalaya-Ganga Basin Format Hardcover w/ DJ A Strategy for the Himalayan-Ganga Basin The Himalaya-Ganga-Brahmaputra-Barak / Meghna system, straddling five nations, is inhabited by the largest concentration of the world's most poor living in one of the richest natural resource regions anywhere. This extraordinary paradox rests on a failure to comprehend the fullness of the vast land, water, and forest resources of the region and to manage them properly. In Waters of Hope, B.G. Verghese argues that riparian disputes between India, Bangladesh, and Nepal are essentially political in nature, not technical. He proposes a bold new strategy and vision of integrated water resource development within a framework of regional cooperation. This book explores how huge hydel resources await beneficial exploitation to alleviate poverty and create opportunity. ✓ COMPLETE COPY: Includes the extended sheets (Maps) often missing from other copies. Table of Contents Highlights: Changing Nature Sets the Stage Agrarian Reform and Rural Mobilisation The Irrigation Factor Water Management Floods and Conservation Dam Safety Despite Seismic Hazards Restoring the Waterways Water Laws and Compacts Cooperate or Beggar My Neighbour About the Author **B.G. Verghese** (Boobli George Verghese) was a senior Indian journalist and editor. He was a leading voice in developmental journalism and served as the editor of the Hindustan Times and the Indian Express. His work was produced under the auspices of the Centre for Policy Research, New Delhi. Did You Know? The Ganges-Brahmaputra-Meghna (GBM) river basin is one of the most populous in the world, supporting the livelihoods of over 600 million people. It is often referred to as the "Third Pole" because the Hindu Kush Himalayas contain more snow and ice than any region outside the polar ice caps. Condition Report: Very Good (VG) A clean, tight copy suitable for research or collection. Binding: Tight and square. Pages: Clean and crisp. There is NO writing, underlining, or highlighting. Dust Jacket: Original jacket included; shows minor shelf wear at the edges but remains intact and attractive. Inclusions: Includes the maps (extended sheets) listed in the table of contents. Shipping: Will be shipped carefully and quickly the same or next business day. JT Enterportals >>Powered by WonderLister App
