Nor Any Drop to Drink

Despite India's relative abundance of water, the majority of Indians wonder from where and for how much longer their water is coming. With farmers seeking more for their crops and villages demanding more for drinking, the central government is deferring to the states to regulate the available supply. Andhra Pradesh, a southern state, has created local councils to determine appropriations and regulations. While an innovative solution, the results have been mixed. - YaleGlobal

Nor Any Drop to Drink

India has plenty of water, but lacks good systems—political as well as infrastructural—for allocating it. Andhra Pradesh is pointing the way.
Thursday, August 22, 2002

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