Water management, food security and sustainable agriculture in developing countries
By: edited by M. Dinesh Kumar, M.V.K. Sivamohan and Nitin Bassi
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxon; New York, NY
Language: eng
Number of pages: 236
ISBN-13: 9780415624077; 9780203104873
Subjects: Water-supply; Management; Sustainable agriculture; Food security; Water resources development
Notes: "Simultaneously published in the USA and Canada"--T.p. verso.

Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Food Security and Sustainable Agriculture in Developing Economies : The Water Challenge / M. Dinesh Kumar, M.V.K Sivamohan and Nitin Bassi; title: Key Issues in Indian Irrigation / M. Dinesh Kumar, A. Narayanamoorthy and M.V.K. Sivamohan; title: Food Security Challenges in India : Exploring the Nexus between Water, Land and Agricultural Production / M. Dinesh Kumar, M.V.K Sivamohan and A. Narayanamoorthy; title: Redefining the Objectives and Criteria for Evaluation of Large Storages in Developing Economies / Zankhana Shah; title: Sector Reforms and Efficiency Improvement : Pointers for Canal Irrigation Management / Nitin Bassi, M. Dinesh Kumar and M.V.K. Sivamohan     6. Rebuilding Traditional Water Harnessing Systems for Livelihood Enhancement in Arid, Western Rajasthan   Nitin Bassi and V. Niranjan     7. Hydrological and Farming System Impacts of Agricultural Water Management Interventions in North Gujarat, India   O.P. Singh and M. Dinesh Kumar     8. Technology Choices and Institutions for Improving Economic and Livelihood Benefits from Multiple Uses Tanks in Western Orissa   M. Dinesh Kumar, Ranjan Panda, V. Niranjan and Nitin Bassi     9. Future Strategies for Agricultural Growth in India   M. Dinesh Kumar, V. Niranjan, A. Narayanamoorthy and Nitin Bassi     10. Investment Strategies and Technology Options for Sustainable Agriculture Development in Asia: Challenges in Emerging Context   P.K. Viswanathan and M. Dinesh Kumar     11. Water Management for Food Security and Sustainable Agriculture: Strategic Lessons for Developing Economies   M. Dinesh Kumar