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Relevance of book release today Food security a global challenge Food output must grow by 60 per cent to feed nine billion by 2050 But, by 2030, the world will confront a water supply shortage by 40 percent Agriculture already accounts for around 70 percent of freshwater withdrawals, is expected to grow by 6 percent in Irrigation perceived as a main factors behind the increasing global scarcity of freshwater.

Securing food in India India currently feeds 1.2 billion people Agriculture accounts for 80 per cent of water use of which 70 per cent comes from groundwater Where will the water come from?

What makes the book special Brings together various aspects ‘under one roof’ Data rich repository Analyses issues Includes initiatives from cross section of society Has perspectives from global leaders Most of all …

What makes the book special Highlights the way forward, reinventing in water management Offers lessons from global/national examples Helps chart a course From abandonment… Towards water abundance

WAR: The World’s Aqua Resources Around 1.2 billion people live in areas of scarcity Implications for world peace, stability Are we doing enough?

India: The water can More than 225 rivers, groundwater, 7,500 km long coastline, lakes, ponds and springs Why then the movement towards water scarcity by 2025?

Revering and celebrating water Integral part of religion, culture and festivals, in the fine arts and cinema Can this be the basis of rekindling relationships between humans and water?

Water at work Water is - A human right - Drives growth - A 50 per cent gap between demand and supply by 2050 Is efficiency in use possible?

Wrath yatra: Fury of floods Floods affect over 3 million Indians annually, some of it avoidable Why has flooding increased and is living with floods possible?

The spectre of drought Between , nearly 1,061 million people were affected and 4.25 million lost their lives Can we be better prepared?

Rain: Harnessing the obvious India is twice blessed: -With rainfall and a tradition of harvesting How can rainwater harvesting be revived and up-scaled?

Linking life: Water and nature India is a mega-centre of biodiversity Water and biodiversity are interdependent How can the two better benefit each other?

Legal landscape of water The Indian Constitution recognises right to life, BUT Do we need a separate right to water?

Towards abundance Can we assure water security? YES. The question really is: Are we ready and willing?

Reversing the trend Celebrate water Uphold principles of equity, rights and sustainability Involve people Achieve technology breakthroughs Harvest rain, scale up artificial recharge Bring efficiency in use Water-responsible industry Stretch water through reuse Nurture innovation Review and redraw

Reflections on Managing Water Earth’s Greatest Natural Resource Concept, Thought Leadership Balipara Foundation Authors Indira Khurana, Romit Sen, Shilpi Jain Editors Ranjit Barthakur and Indira Khurana