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The management of land and water resources on a catchment or basin level and the consideration of water as an economic good are the two main principles behind this proposed study under the Nordic Initiative.

TitleSharing common water resources : a case study on urban expansion and implications for rural and agricultural development
Publication TypeMiscellaneous
Year of Publication1992
AuthorsLundqvist, J
Pagination16 p.: fig.
Date Published1992-01-01
PublisherLinkoping University, Department of Water and Environmental Studies
Place PublishedLinkoping, Sweden
Keywordsadministration, case studies, community level, community management, india tamil nadu, objectives, projects, water resources management, water supply charges
Abstract

The management of land and water resources on a catchment or basin level and the consideration of water as an economic good are the two main principles behind this proposed study under the Nordic Initiative. The responsibility for water management is on a community level, and is for the entire community -- men, women and children. However, certain decisions, such as regional and sectoral water allocations, will be made at higher levels to preclude prejudices of caste, gender, religion, etc. Water is to be seen as an economic good, and no longer as a free commodity, but not to the detriment of the rural poor. This project will be carried out in Tamil Nadu, India, where livelihood and environmental issues are, in many cases, water-dependent. A new diversion project presently under construction for the Bhavani River will change many of the present water usage allocations, and require new planning.

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