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This study focuses on two alarming aspects of the present water utilization patterns in Gujarat: overexploitation and inequity.

TitleLush fields and parched throats : political economy of groundwater in Gujarat
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication1992
AuthorsBhatia, B
Paginationp. A-142 - A-170 : 2 fig., 10 maps, 18 tab.
Date Published1992-12-19
Keywordscase studies, disadvantaged groups, fluorides, groundwater withdrawal, india gujarat sabarkantha district, institutional framework, irrigation, questionnaires, saline water intrusion, social aspects, water shortage, water use
Abstract

This study focuses on two alarming aspects of the present water utilization patterns in Gujarat: overexploitation and inequity. The aspect of overexploitation was investigated using macro data and the inequity aspect was investigated through a case study on eight villages in the Sabarkantha district.

NotesBibliography: p. A-167 - A-170
Custom 1202.1, 822

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