Dias, A. and Dhawde, R. and Surve, N. and Weinberg, A. and etc, . (2015) Impact of climate changes on water availability and quality in the state of Maharashtra in West India. Asian Journal of Microbiology Biotechnology Environmental Sciences, 17 (4). pp. 1071-1081.
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Abstract
The importance of water in meeting the growing day-to-day demands from the three main sectors in India viz., domestic, agricultural, and industrial cannot be understated. This paper highlights the relationship between climate change and water availability relating to its supply and quality. The paper crisis of the water sector in India, with a special focus on the scenario in Maharashtra is also highlighted. It attempts to explain the reasons for the slow reforms in the water sector in the state. The paper also discusses ways in which the emerging crisis may be mitigated and the prospects for adaptation and change.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Climate change, Water quality, Rainfall, Water availability |
| Author Affiliation: | The Foundation for Medical Research, 84A, R.G. Thadani Marg, Worli, Mumbai 400 018, India. |
| Subjects: | Atmosperic Science > Climatology |
| Divisions: | General |
| Depositing User: | Mr T L Gautham |
| Date Deposited: | 09 Aug 2017 08:22 |
| Last Modified: | 09 Aug 2017 08:22 |
| URI: | http://eprints.icrisat.ac.in/id/eprint/14889 |
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